Experienced Dental Assistant (DA) Needed

Company: Family Care Dental
Location: Debary
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

Practice: Family Care Dental Location: Debary, FL Position Type: Full-Time Reports To: Office Manager About Stride Dental Group Stride Dental Group is a fast-growing, tech-forward, patient-centered organization committed to delivering exceptional care, maximizing patient experience, and empowering our teams with world-class systems. Our Dental Assistants play a pivotal role in clinical excellence, production growth, and ensuring every patient receives clarity on treatment, timing, cost, and payment options.If you are highly skilled, detail-oriented, patient-focused, and thrive in a high-performance environment—this is the perfect opportunity. Role Summary The Dental Assistant is a critical member of our clinical team, responsible for creating a seamless patient experience, supporting the doctor chairside, and driving treatment acceptance through strong communication and education. The ideal candidate is: A confident communicator who can build rapport with patients quickly A treatment presentation expert (phasing, charting, note-taking, basic financial presentation) A clinical multitasker who anticipates the doctor’s and patient’s needs A systems-driven professional who thrives in a structured, protocol-based environment Proactive, reliable, and committed to maintaining top-tier quality and readiness All new DAs complete a competency exam after two weeks to ensure full understanding of our protocols and expectations. Key Responsibilities Clinical Excellence & Chairside Support Provide high-quality chairside assisting for all procedures Ensure full readiness for the doctor: x-rays, intraoral/extraoral photos, CBCT, EyeSpecial ortho photos, Pearl AI review, charts, and treatment notes Take and process all imaging: BWX, PAs, CBCT, intraoral photos, scan/impressions, etc. Maintain sterile, organized, and fully stocked operatories at all times Follow strict OSHA and infection control standards Patient Experience & Education Deliver a warm and structured new-patient workflow from imaging to doctor handoff Confirm chief concern, smile assessment interests, and readiness for care Highlight areas of urgency using approved clinical language Assist with same-day treatment opportunities whenever possible Treatment Plan Support Help phase treatment based on urgency, chief concern, quadrants, and scheduling Support financial presentation by confirming codes, phasing, and plan accuracy Communicate confidently about restorative, orthodontic, implant, and surgical basics Reinforce urgency phrases, insurance benefits, and next steps Operational Excellence Manage supply ordering, inventory levels, and back stock Perform daily maintenance on autoclaves, mills, and equipment Drain, clean, and refill autoclave water daily Track and manage lab cases in our Lab Tracker Complete post-op follow-ups, unscheduled treatment follow-ups, and assist front office as needed Document all financial or clinical arrangements properly in Twelve PIaa380c98fd8f-25448-39415381

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