Dental Assistant

Experienced Dental Assistant | General Dentistry, Surgery, Implants & Sedation

Santa Rosa Beach Family Dental | Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Experience Required: 3–5+ Years | Full-Time | Competitive, Negotiable Compensation

We're Looking for Experience. We're Looking for Excellence.

Be the Calm in the Room. Be the Confidence Behind Exceptional Dentistry.

At Santa Rosa Beach Family Dental, we're looking for more than someone who can assist chairside. We're seeking a seasoned, highly skilled Dental Assistant who brings confidence, clinical knowledge, professionalism, and the ability to support a doctor through everything from routine general dentistry to advanced surgical procedures.

This is not an entry-level position.

Our ideal candidate has a strong foundation in general dentistry, extensive chairside experience, and the clinical ability to assist with surgical procedures, dental implants, and sedation dentistry.

We want someone who can anticipate the doctor's next move, remain composed during complex procedures, and help create an exceptional patient experience.

If you're an experienced Dental Assistant who takes pride in your clinical abilities and wants to work in an environment where those skills are valued, we would love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As an experienced Dental Assistant, you will support our doctors across a broad range of general, restorative, and surgical dental procedures.

General Dentistry & Restorative Care

• Assist with comprehensive examinations, fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, and other general dentistry procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Anticipate the doctor's needs and maintain an efficient chairside workflow.
• Capture diagnostic-quality digital radiographs, clinical photographs, and digital impressions.
• Perform expanded functions within the scope of your Florida training and certifications.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment notes.

Surgery, Implants & Advanced Procedures

• Assist with surgical extractions, bone grafting, implant placement, and implant restorations.
• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical environments.
• Understand surgical instrumentation, implant components, and surgical workflows.
• Support complex restorative and full-mouth rehabilitation procedures.
• Demonstrate confidence and efficiency during lengthy, advanced procedures.

Sedation Dentistry

• Assist with sedation procedures under the direction of the treating dentist.
• Understand sedation preparation, patient monitoring support, and recovery protocols within the assistant's authorized scope.
• Maintain familiarity with emergency equipment, safety protocols, and clinical documentation.
• Remain calm, attentive, and prepared throughout procedures.

Patient Care & Clinical Leadership

• Create a comfortable, reassuring environment for every patient.
• Communicate treatment and post-operative instructions clearly.
• Maintain exceptional infection-control, sterilization, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.
• Support inventory management, equipment maintenance, and operatory organization.
• Communicate effectively with doctors, clinical teammates, and administrative staff.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on dental assisting experience.
• Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification/training.
• Current dental radiography (X-ray) certification recognized in Florida.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong experience in general dentistry and restorative procedures.
• Experience assisting with surgical procedures, dental implants, and sedation dentistry.
• Strong understanding of dental anatomy, instrumentation, infection control, and clinical workflows.
• Ability to work confidently and efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Highly Preferred Experience

• Advanced implant surgery and full-mouth rehabilitation.
• IV sedation and surgical patient preparation.
• Digital scanning and modern dental technology.
• Open Dental practice management software.
• Experience supporting multiple doctors and complex treatment schedules.
• Previous clinical leadership or mentoring experience.

The Professional We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Anticipates rather than waits to be asked.
• Is confident in their abilities but remains teachable.
• Understands the importance of clinical precision and patient safety.
• Can transition seamlessly between routine general dentistry and complex surgical procedures.
• Remains calm and professional under pressure.
• Takes ownership of their responsibilities and holds themselves to high standards.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully.
• Is dependable, organized, and committed to teamwork.
• Has a genuine passion for dentistry and delivering exceptional patient care.

We believe technical skills are essential, but character, integrity, and a willingness to grow are equally important.

Our Core Values

At Santa Rosa Beach Family Dental, our culture is built around:

• Believers in Grace
• Servant Leadership
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Patient Advocacy
• Honesty
• Spirit of Positivity

We are looking for someone whose professional standards and personal values align with our commitment to excellence.

Why Join Santa Rosa Beach Family Dental?

Santa Rosa Beach Family Dental is a growing, modern dental practice and part of Walton Dental Group, an expanding organization serving patients throughout Northwest Florida.

Our doctors provide a broad range of dental services, creating an opportunity for an experienced assistant to utilize advanced clinical skills while continuing to develop professionally.

We believe in investing in exceptional people, supporting their growth, and recognizing the value they bring to our organization.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive, negotiable, and based on clinical experience, certifications, and demonstrated skill level.

We recognize that an experienced Dental Assistant with advanced surgical, implant, and sedation skills brings tremendous value to a practice. Compensation will reflect those abilities.

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental and life insurance benefits
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education and professional development
• Opportunities for leadership and career advancement
• Modern dental technology and equipment
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment

Our Mission: People First. Teeth Second.

We believe exceptional dentistry begins with exceptional people.

We are committed to creating an environment where patients receive outstanding care and our team members feel valued, supported, and challenged to grow.

If you have the clinical experience, advanced skills, and professional confidence to support everything from general dentistry to surgery, implants, and sedation, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join Santa Rosa Beach Family Dental and bring your experience to a team that values clinical excellence.

Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 3–5+ years required
Work Location: In person — Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Pay: Negotiable based on experience, certifications, and clinical skill level

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 – 42.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

CPR Certification • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Dental assisting • Surgery • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • OSHA • General dentistry • Preparing dental treatment areas • Team leadership • BLS Certification • Paid holidays • Crowns placement • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Patient management software • Restoration • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Disability insurance • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • Mid-level • 3 years • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Emotional support for patients • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Clinical staff mentoring • Dental implants • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Uniform allowance • Intraoral scanners • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Equipment maintenance • Patient interaction • Clinical team leadership • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • Patient sedation monitoring • In-person • Employee discount • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • EFDA Certification • Oral surgery • Safety standard operating procedures • Equipment inventory management • Professional development assistance • Radiology • Procedural Sedation • Leadership • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Open Dental • Life insurance • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Patient observation • Retirement plan