Dental Assistant

Confidential

Port Charlotte, Florida permanent

Posted: March 16, 2026

Job Description

Dental Assistant (Full-Time)

Fee-for-Service Practice • Monday–Thursday • Competitive Pay + Full Benefits

About the Role

We are a patient-centered, fee-for-service dental practice located in Port Charlotte looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our close-knit team. If you take pride in your clinical skills, genuinely enjoy connecting with patients, and want a stable Monday–Thursday schedule with no insurance hassles, we’d love to meet you.

This is a full-time position ideal for a mid-level assistant who is polished, proactive, and ready to hit the ground running. You’ll work directly alongside the dentist in a well-equipped, organized operatory and play a key role in delivering an exceptional patient experience every day.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay commensurate with experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Monday–Thursday schedule — enjoy your Fridays

Supportive, low-drama team environment

Fee-for-service model — no insurance pre-authorizations or claim battles

What You’ll Do

Greet and prepare patients for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and confidence

Provide chairside assistance to the dentist — instrument transfer, suction, and maintaining a clear operative field

Take and store digital X-rays accurately and efficiently

Demonstrate proficiency in provisional/temporary contouring and adaptation, and matrix band placement and wedging

Prepare dental materials including impression compounds, cements, and composites

Sterilize and organize instruments in strict compliance with infection control protocols

Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records and treatment charting

Educate patients on post-procedure care, oral hygiene, and preventive practices

Manage supply inventory and coordinate timely reorders

Assist with appointment scheduling and billing or insurance documentation as needed

Keep operatories clean, stocked, and procedure-ready at all times

What We’re Looking For

2+ years of dental assisting experience (preferred)

Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting program (preferred)

RDA or CDA certification, if required by state

Current CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Familiarity with digital X-ray systems and practice management software

Continuing education in orthodontics, oral surgery, or other specialty areas is a plus

Friendly, professional demeanor — you enjoy working with people and it shows

Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to keep pace in a productive practice

Schedule

Full-time | Monday – Thursday

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