Dental Assistant — Fruitland Park, FL
Fruitland Park Dentistry | Fruitland Park, Florida (serving the Lady Lake / The Villages area) Employment type: Part-time · Pay: $22–$24/hour, based on experience
About the Practice
We're a patient-focused general and restorative dental practice in Fruitland Park, serving a wonderful community of adult and retiree patients. Our team takes pride in unhurried, high-quality care — strong restorative dentistry, attentive hygiene visits, and the kind of personal relationships that keep patients coming back for years. We're looking for a dependable, warm Dental Assistant who wants to be part of a stable, well-run office.
What You'll Do
- Assist the dentist chairside during restorative and general procedures (fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, dentures, and related care)
- Take and process digital radiographs and intraoral photos
- Set up and break down operatories; maintain instruments through the full sterilization cycle
- Manage infection control and OSHA compliance, including autoclave operation and spore-test/biological-indicator logging
- Take impressions / digital scans and pour or prepare models as needed
- Prepare and update patient charts in the practice management software (Dentrix experience a plus)
- Provide pre- and post-operative instructions and help patients feel comfortable and informed
- Support a smooth daily flow alongside the front desk and hygiene team
What We're Looking For
Required
- Florida Dental Radiography certification (or eligibility to obtain promptly)
- Current CPR / BLS certification
- Strong chairside assisting skills and four-handed dentistry experience
- A calm, friendly manner — especially with older adult patients
- Reliability, attention to detail, and a genuine team mindset
Preferred (not required)
- 1+ years of clinical assisting experience
- EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) or CDA credential
- Experience with Dentrix and digital radiography/scanning
- Familiarity with restorative and denture workflows
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $22–$24/hour
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- A supportive, low-drama team and a consistent part-time schedule
- Schedule: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Fruitland Park Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer.
