Dental Assistant I

***Clinic located in Naples, FL***

• Assist a dentist, dental resident, or dental student in treating patients as outlined in the State of Florida dental laws.  Assist with dental operatory set-up.  Assist chairside, providing dental support services.  Work with faculty members and staff members to ensure the delivery of dental care to patients.
 Assist for routine operative procedures using nitrous oxide, hygiene procedures and oral and IV sedations. Take impressions, place matrices and wedges.  Process dental x-ray film. Assisting with orthodontic procedures- taking out and putting in wires. Instruct students on the appropriate role of dental assistants in the delivery of patient care.  Assist in various fourhanded techniques, such, grasping and transferring instruments.
• Greet and prepare patients for treatment.  Establish rapport with the patient to relieve anxiety. Assist with communication between faculty/residents and Spanish speaking patients.  Maintain daily records and patient charts.
• Taking and processing radiographs. Placement of fluoride varnish during hygiene appointments. Instruct patients in oral hygiene.  Package and sterilize clinical supplies and instruments.  Assist in organizing and controlling the use of clinical supplies.
• Assist in surgical procedures at Physicians Regional Medical Center and/or Golisano Children’s Hospital.  
• Maintain and clean operatory areas. Assist with stocking, and ordering. Assist in training new dental assistants. Perform other related duties (as assigned).

Normal Work Schedule: 7:55a.m.-4:55p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Wednesday, 7:55a.m.-12:55p.m. Friday, 36 hours per week.

Hours may vary depending upon patient scheduling and needs. Clinical procedure times vary, which require Dental Assistants to work past 5pm if needed.

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

High school diploma or equivalent, one year of relevant experience and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• Dental radiology certification
- Expanded function dental auxiliary (EFDA) certification.
• Working knowledge of all phases of dental treatment


• Ability to perform multiple tasks and make independent decisions.
• Bilingual, Spanish speaker.

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.