Dental Assistant
Job Description
Dental Assistant — Fruitland Park Dentistry
Location: Fruitland Park, FL (near Lady Lake and The Villages)
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday — 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. No evenings or weekends.
Pay: $22–$24/hour, based on experience
We're a small, privately owned practice looking for a Dental Assistant three days a week.
Our focus is restorative dentistry — crowns and bridges, fillings, root canals, dentures and partials . Most of our patients are longtime retirees who appreciate an unhurried appointment and a familiar face. We're a tight team, so you'll be a real part of how this office runs.
What You'll Do
Assist chairside through restorative procedures
Set up and turn over operatories
Take digital X-rays, impressions, and scans
Handle sterilization and infection control (OSHA/CDC), including autoclave logs
Keep charting accurate and currentWalk patients through aftercare
Track supplies and help with routine equipment upkeep
What You'll Need
Florida Dental Radiography Certification (or able to complete it soon after hire)
Current BLS/CPR certification
Solid infection control knowledge
A warm, patient manner with older adults
Nice to have:
2+ years chair-side experience, CDA, EFDA training, or familiarity with Dentrix. If you have the right attitude and most of the skills, apply anyway — we'll teach the rest.
What We Offer
$22–$24/hour with regular reviews
A set three-day schedule with real time for the rest of your life
Modern equipment and a doctor who enjoys teaching
PTO/ Paid Holidays
