Experienced Dental Assistant - Private Wellness-Focused Practice Smiles by Hazen | Mount Dora, FL We're looking for a dental assistant who wants to be more than an extra set of hands. At Smiles by Hazen, our assistants are an important part of the patient experience. The best assistants anticipate what comes next, help patients feel comfortable, communicate well and help the entire clinical team have a better day. We're selectively adding to our team and would love to meet an experienced assistant who wants to continue growing. You May Be a

Great Fit If You:

Stay one step ahead during procedures Take ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do Communicate confidently and professionally with patients Pay attention to details Enjoy learning new technology and techniques Welcome coaching and feedback Help teammates when you see they need it Handle busy days without losing your composure Address concerns directly and professionally Look for solutions instead of simply identifying problems Want to become an even better dental assistant Responsibilities May Include Chairside assisting for comprehensive restorative dentistry Digital radiographs Digital scanning Clinical photography Patient education Treatment documentation Sterilization and infection control Maintaining clinical supplies and inventory Supporting efficient doctor and hygiene workflows Helping patients understand what to expect during treatment Experience with digital dentistry and advanced technology is a plus. What Makes Our Practice Different We're a privately owned practice, not a high-volume corporate office. Our philosophy is to understand the whole patient, identify problems early and help patients make decisions that support the long-term health of their mouth and body. Our practice incorporates digital scanning, CBCT imaging, AI-assisted diagnostics, minimally invasive dentistry, Guided Biofilm Therapy, ozone therapy and comprehensive treatment planning. If you enjoy learning and want dentistry to feel like healthcare rather than an assembly line, we'd like to meet you. What Matters to Us Clinical skills matter, but so do accountability, communication and how you contribute to the people around you. We value team members who are dependable, coachable, kind to patients and coworkers, willing to help, and comfortable communicating directly when something isn't working. Pay based on dental experience, expanded functions, clinical skills and ability to contribute to the practice. Please submit your resume through Indeed and complete our brief screening questions.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 - 32.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person