Dental Assistant (Military Spouses Encouraged to Apply)

OVERVIEW Job Title: Dental Assistant (DA I) Location: Jacksonville, FL | On-site Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM–2:30 PM (fixed schedule) Salary Range: $20-$34.50 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated performance. Total Compensation Package: Health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus paid time off Employment: Full-Time W2 Required Experience: 1+ year of chairside dental assisting and an active Florida dental assisting credential (see below) ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY: Blue United Sourcing is partnering with a growing, multi-location dental group in Jacksonville, FL to hire Dental Assistants. You'll provide chairside support across a full range of procedures and grow through a clear DA I–III career path, where promotions and raises are earned on performance, not tenure. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Florida credential, active before your start date. You must hold at least one of the following: graduation from a Florida Board-approved Dental Assisting program, an active Florida Dental Radiographer Certificate, or an active Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certificate. - 1+ year of chairside dental assisting experience, including fillings and crowns. - Availability for the full schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Friday, 8:00 AM–2:30 PM. - Ability to stand chairside for most of the day, with or without reasonable accommodation. - Ability to pass a background check and drug screen. RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide chairside assistance across all procedures so the doctor stays efficient and patients stay comfortable. - Set up, break down and sterilize operatories and instruments between appointments. - Maintain infection control, OSHA and HIPAA standards. - Take digital radiographs following Florida radiation safety standards. - Document procedures in Open Dental and walk patients through next steps and post-care instructions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Not Required) - EFDA certification or expanded functions training. - CEREC experience. - Current CPR/BLS certification (required within your first 30 days). - Experience with Open Dental, Eaglesoft, Dentrix or similar dental software.