Dental Assistant

Riverside Dental • Full-time • Jacksonville, Florida, United States • $37.66k - $48.62k / year • 3m ago

At Riverside Dental, we provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a professional, team-oriented environment. We value clinical excellence, attention to detail, and creating a workplace where people are supported, respected, and proud of the care they deliver. We are growing and looking for a skilled Surgical Dental Assistant to join our team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Supportive, collaborative team culture
Personalized patient care with time to do things right
Focus on clinical excellence and professional growth
Fast-growing surgical practice offering advanced procedures

What You’ll Do

Assist primarily in All-on-X (AOX) and full-arch surgeries, as well as wisdom teeth extractions, sinus grafts, biopsies, and other related oral surgery procedures
Provide surgical assistance 1–2 days per week, including operatory setup, chairside assistance, and breakdown
Assist with hybrid deliveries, initial records, and post-operative visits
Prepare operatories, surgical trays, and materials, including general anesthesia cases
Support sterilization and instrument processing while maintaining strict OSHA and infection-control

Job standards

Assist with post-operative patient care, instructions, and follow-up communication
Complete post-operative phone calls and help monitor patient recovery
Support clinical coordination, including scheduling, charting, and documentation
Obtain and track required medical clearances for general anesthesia cases
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
Contribute to a calm, professional, patient-focused surgical environment

Skills & Experience

Experience assisting in oral surgery; AOX / full-arch experience strongly preferred
Comfortable assisting with general anesthesia, IV sedation, and oxygen administration (as permitted by state regulations)
Proficient with CBCT, panoramic, and periapical radiographs
Knowledge of sterilization protocols, autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and instrument maintenance
Familiarity with hybrid restorations, surgical workflows, and post-operative protocols
Strong organizational and communication skills
Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical setting
Training will be provided for qualified candidates in areas where additional experience is needed

What You Need

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program
Minimum of 2 years of dental assisting experience
CPR certification

Benefits

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) retirement plan
Health and vision insurance
Employer-paid dental insurance, life insurance, EAP, and Care.com membership
Supplemental insurance options (disability, critical illness, accident)
Paid scrub allowance
Opportunities for career growth and development

At Riverside Dental, you’re not just taking the next step in your career — you’re joining a team that values quality care, professionalism, and long-term success.

Apply today — we’d love to meet you.

Pay Based on experience

Work Location: In person