Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Listed compensation
$21-$26/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Aspen Dental as a Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery, $21-$26/hr in Panama City, FL, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $21 - $26/hr.
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with match
- Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U
- Career development and growth opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Aspen Dental as a Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery, $21-$26/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant supports clinical needs by assisting during treatment procedures and managing infection control protocols. They also educate patients on oral hygiene and travel to nearby offices to provide consistent patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active dental license, registration, or permit, including x-ray certification. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with strong communication skills and a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 288 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$49k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$49k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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