Dental Assistant Floater

Job post summary

Date posted: October 23, 2025

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Job description:

Job Description

Position: Dental Assistant & Floater
Locations: Tamarac
Company: Friedman Dental Group

Friedman Dental Group is seeking a cheerful and dedicated Dental Assistant / Floater to join our team across our Coral Springs, Tamarac, and Plantation offices. We take pride in providing exceptional care to our patients and are looking for a team member with experience in the dental field and a genuine interest in helping our practice grow.

Job Duties:

• Prepare and set up operatories for all dental procedures.
• Turn over rooms efficiently between patients.
• Seat patients and obtain consent forms as needed.
• Stock and restock instruments and materials prior to each procedure.
• Sterilize operatories and instruments according to OSHA and CDC standards.
• Monitor schedule changes and procedure progress to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Take radiographs and utilize dental imaging equipment.
• Assist the dentist during treatment procedures.
• Perform laboratory tasks such as pouring models and fabricating whitening trays.
• Send cases to dental labs and enter accurate return dates in the software system.
• Maintain a valid CPR certification.
• Act as a liaison between dentists, staff, and patients to ensure smooth operations.
• Answer phones, schedule and confirm appointments, and address patient inquiries.
• Greet patients warmly and professionally.
• Collect and record payments in the dental software system.
• Process financing applications as needed.
• Contact patients with unscheduled or pending treatments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Practice Administrator or Dentists.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Dental Assisting program or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Current X-ray certification.
• Active CPR certification.
• Front desk/administrative experience in a dental office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ year of professional dental experience.
• Surgical assisting experience (preferred but not required).

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Willingness to travel between offices as needed.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary negotiable based on experience.
• Full-time position, Monday through Friday.
• Benefits include:
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Personal days
• 401(k) plan
• Dental benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute:

• Tamarac, FL 33321 (Required)