Dental Assistant — Expanded Function

Job overview

The Dental Assistant — Expanded Function role is onsite in Sanford, FL. Compensation is not specified. True Health is a nonprofit federally qualified health center whose mission is to provide comprehensive, high-quality healthcare at a reasonable cost. Working under a dentist’s direct supervision, the assistant provides expanded dental and administrative support. The role helps deliver safe patient care through chairside assistance, imaging, infection control, documentation, and coordination with the dental team.

What you'll do

• Provide prophylaxis, sealants, radiographs, impressions, and other expanded dental functions under dentist supervision
• prepare patients and assist chairside
• set up and clean operatories
• sterilize instruments
• take x-rays, photos, and digital scans
• maintain patient records and appointments
• support front- and back-office tasks
• follow infection control, confidentiality, and accreditation requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

expanded function

sanford fl

true health

full-time

dental patient care

chairside assisting

radiographs

infection control

patient records

florida board of dentistry

cpr

weekend events as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Florida Board of Dentistry certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification, Medical Assistant training, and high school diploma required; CPR and radiology credentials specified; supports after-hours or weekend events as needed.

About the employer

True Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.