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Dental Care Alliance
Sun City, Florida

PT Surgical Dental Assistant @ Dental Associates of Florida - Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry

Dental AssistantPart-Time

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Job Description

Dental Associates of Florida - Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry is looking for a Part-Time Surgical Dental Assistant in Sun City, FL to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment.

Position Overview

As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

What We Offer

  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Support for continuing education and professional development
  • Modern office with advanced dental technology

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated Dental Assistant looking to advance your career in a modern, patient-centered practice, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV.

Be part of our journey to shape the future of dentistry. Apply today to join our mission-driven team!

Responsibilities

  • Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
  • Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
  • Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
  • Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations..
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed)

Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Qualifications

  • Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or
  • Six months on-the-job-experience (with supporting documentation)
  • X-Ray certification
  • Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Dental Assistant are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law.

Legal Disclaimer: We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

SterilizationPatient educationRecord keepingOSHA complianceHIPAA complianceEmergency management

Dental Assisting Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dental Assistant market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in Florida321 active5,807 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 2% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Dental Care Alliance

Hospitals and Health Care
Sarasota, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling options
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability benefits
401(k) plan
Continuing education support