Dental Assistant
Job Description
*WHO WE ARE: *
We are CWD Dental Group. We have two locations, one off Kerry Forest Parkway and the other on Capital Medical Blvd, located in beautiful Tallahassee, FL. Our group of Dentists and team members are some of the BEST in town. Our office was recently recognized *"BEST of TALLAHASSEE" 2025 *Our Dentists and manager's really care about their team and making our dental practice a fun and enjoyable place to work. We encourage you to apply and be part of an amazing dental practice. Do you have dental assisting experience? We would love to meet with you and discuss what you can bring to our dental practice.
We believe that creating beautiful smiles makes the world a better place. We are seeking Dental Assistant(s) who holds that same value and wants to help our dental practice serve our patients more efficiently and more compassionately.
Dental Assistant(s) should be friendly, organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations and protocols. We are a privately owned practice looking to add additional assistants to our team. The ideal candidate will assist dentists with procedures, ensure excellent patient care, have a positive attitude and willingness to learn. This position is Monday-Thursday and occasional half days on Friday's.
Hourly rate is dependent upon experience and credentialing!
Responsibilities:
· Prepare treatment rooms for patients
· Assist Dentist during dental procedures
· Take and develop dental x-rays
· Record patient medical history and treatment plans
· Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
· Sterilize dental instruments and maintain a clean workspace
Requirements:
· Minimum of 1 year of dental assisting experience/will train new assistant
· Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
· Ability to take and develop dental x-rays, must be Xray certified in the State of Florida or willing to get certified.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
· Must be a team player and have a positive attitude
We offer a competitive salary, paid time off, life insurance & health benefits. If you meet the above requirements and are looking to join an established and growing dental practice, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Private practice • Direct patient care • Paid training • Oral hygiene • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Interpersonal skills • Hourly pay • Treatment plan documentation • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Paid time off • Attention to detail • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • US work authorization • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • 1 year • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Life insurance • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- 19 - 29 USD hourly (38,000 - 58,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in FL: $44k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- August 8, 2026
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