Job Description

Job Description

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

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+years of Dental Assisting experience (expanded functions preferred)
• Proficiency in x-rays, CBCT, digital photography, and impressions/scans
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain treatment clearly
• Experience with treatment presentation or willingness to master our process
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-production clinical environment
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems (Twelve, Pearl AI, etc.)
• Reliable, positive, and committed to teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• EFDA Certification
• Experience with AI-based imaging (Pearl) or advanced photography (EyeSpecial)
• Knowledge of clear aligners, implants, and basic orthodontic terminology
• Experience in multi-provider or high-volume practices

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Health, dental, vision, and additional benefits
• Weekly bonus opportunities
• PTO, paid holidays, and career development opportunities
• A supportive, systems-driven environment where you can grow
• Training, coaching, and a culture of excellence

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