Dental Assistant (EFDA Preferred) McGilvray Dental | Pensacola, FL A great dental practice starts with a great team. McGilvray Dental is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team in Pensacola. If you take pride in your work, enjoy getting to know your patients, and want to work alongside a team that supports and values you, we'd love to hear from you. We're an established, patient-focused practice that believes excellent dentistry starts with a comfortable, welcoming experience—for both our patients and our team. Why You'll Love Working With Us Monday-Thursday schedule — no nights or weekends Competitive compensation Generous, attainable weekly bonus program Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off A supportive team that works together and has each other's backs Opportunities to learn new skills and grow within the practice A patient-focused environment where quality care comes first About the Role As a Dental Assistant at McGilvray Dental, you'll work closely with Dr. John McGilvray and our clinical team to provide excellent care while helping our patients feel comfortable and well cared for.

Your day will include:

Chairside assisting during dental procedures, including four-handed dentistry Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials Taking high-quality digital radiographs Assisting with suctioning and patient comfort Maintaining excellent infection control and sterilization standards Supporting the clinical team throughout the day Helping patients feel comfortable and confident in their care Keeping the clinical side of the practice organized and running smoothly What We're Looking For 2+ years of dental assisting experience required Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) required EFDA certification preferred Experience with Open Dental is a plus Someone who is dependable, compassionate, and detail-oriented A team player who communicates well and enjoys working with both patients and coworkers Someone who takes pride in providing a high level of patient care About McGilvray Dental Located at 6029 N 9th Avenue in Pensacola , McGilvray Dental is proud to serve our community with personalized, high-quality dental care. We believe dentistry is about more than procedures and appointments. It's about building relationships with patients and creating an environment where people feel comfortable, respected, and cared for. We're looking for a Dental Assistant who wants to become a valued part of our team for the long term. McGilvray Dental is also part of Operation Dental , a privately owned dental group serving communities throughout Florida. This gives our team access to the resources and growth opportunities of a larger organization while maintaining the personal, close-knit feel of a local dental practice. This Could Be the Right Fit If… You're looking for more than just another dental assisting job. If this all sounds like the kind of practice you've been looking for, we'd love to meet you.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits 401(k) & 401(k) matching Employee discount Health, Vision, and Life insurance Paid time off Referral program

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location:

In person