Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Assistant position is onsite in Davie, FL. Compensation is not specified. The role supports students, residents, and faculty in assigned Nova Southeastern University clinics. The assistant helps prepare patients and operatories for dental treatment and provides chairside support. The role contributes to clinic operations through imaging, records, infection control, and supply monitoring.

What you'll do

• Provide chairside assistance
• prepare operatories, instruments, and materials
• take and process digital x-rays and impressions
• obtain dental and health history information
• maintain infection control and OSHA protocols
• enter patient information into electronic health records
• monitor dental supplies
• may monitor sedation or anesthesia, provide postoperative instructions, and assist with sterilization.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

davie fl

nova southeastern university

dental clinic

chairside assistance

digital x-rays

dental impressions

infection control

osha

expanded duties certificate

ehr

dental supplies

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tuition waiver, retirement plan, medical and dental plans, and comprehensive benefits package.

Why this role

Requires an Expanded Duties Certificate and high school diploma or equivalent; daily and/or overnight travel may be required; nights or weekends may be required.

About the employer

Nova Southeastern University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.