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Dental Assistant

Evara Health·St. Petersburg, Florida

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Dental Assistant provides chairside support to dental providers during various clinical procedures and ensures a sterile, safe environment for patient care. They also manage patient documentation in electronic health records, assist with treatment planning, and maintain clinical inventory.

Join Evara Health—Driven by Purpose, Powered by People.

Evara Health provides essential, high-quality care to the communities who need it most through 17 centers and mobile units offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, pediatrics, and more. Evara Health is recognized for its innovative, team-based approach, commitment to community health, and dedication to making healthcare accessible for all. Our people fuel our impact. Team members come for the purpose and stay for the supportive culture and strong, community-focused teams.

Build a career that goes beyond a job—it changes lives.

Fit with The Organization

  • Comprehensive
  • Clinical
  • Support: As a Dental Assistant at Evara Health, you play an essential role in delivering high-quality care by providing chairside assistance to dentists, residents, and students across a wide range of procedures including operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and oral surgery services.
  • Commitment to
  • Patient
  • Safety and
  • Infection
  • Control: Ensure the delivery of safe, aseptic dental care by maintaining a clean and sterile clinical environment, following strict infection control protocols, and properly preparing, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
  • Advanced
  • Clinical
  • Contributions: Support efficient and effective care by performing expanded duties such as fabricating temporary crowns and bridges, applying sealants and fluoride, taking impressions, coronal polishing, placing and removing matrices and gingival retraction devices, removing sutures, placing temporary restorations, and capturing diagnostic radiographs.
  • Championing
  • Patient
  • Experience: Foster a welcoming and supportive environment by clearly explaining procedures, assisting with treatment plan discussions, and ensuring patients and their families feel informed, comfortable, and respected throughout their visit.
  • Coordinated
  • Patient
  • Care: Assist in scheduling and managing patient appointments in alignment with treatment plans, helping to ensure smooth patient flow and timely access to care.
  • Operational
  • Excellence: Maintain accurate and timely documentation within electronic health records (EHR), ensure completion of patient forms and consent documentation, and support overall clinic efficiency through strong organizational skills.
  • Team-Based
  • Collaboration: Work closely with dental providers, hygienists, and administrative staff to support seamless care delivery, stepping in to assist front office functions and patient coordination as needed.
  • Inventory and
  • Resource
  • Management: Participate in monthly inventory processes and help manage dental supplies and materials to ensure clinics remain fully equipped to serve patients without interruption.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Impact: Every day, you’ll make a significant impact on our patients’ lives, leading efforts that go beyond healthcare to ensure community wellbeing.

Growth: We support your professional development through continuous learning and opportunities to grow within Evara Health.

Recognition: As part of our team, your hard work will be recognized and rewarded, contributing to your professional fulfillment and job satisfaction.

Required Education & Experience

  • Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant Program.
  • One or more years of experience as a Dental Assistant, preferred.

Culture & Benefits

  • We not only care for our communities but also deeply value the health and happiness of our team. Here’s how we support our family of employees:
  • Generous Time Off: 15 days of paid time off with an option to cash out unused day
  • Holidays: 10 paid holidays and an additional 1 day off for your birthday.
  • Wellness Perks: Enjoy a free gym membership to support your health and fitness goals.
  • Retirement Planning: 403(b) with 2% employer contribution up to 4% match
  • Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-Term Disability + extra coverage options.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling, legal & financial advice through EAP

At Evara Health, we’re committed to offering a supportive environment that nurtures your professional and personal growth. Join us in our mission to bring quality healthcare to those who need it most.

**This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about the background screening process, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/].**

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Dental Assistant program. One or more years of experience in a dental assisting role is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Sterilization
  • Treatment planning
  • Radiography
  • Inventory management
  • Infection control
  • Impression taking
  • Chairside assistance
  • Suture removal
  • Patient communication
  • Fluoride application
  • Electronic health records
  • Patient documentation
  • Sealant application
  • Temporary crown fabrication
  • Coronal polishing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
St. Petersburg, Florida
Posted
Apr 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Evara Health

Evara Health is a vibrant, community-focused healthcare organization committed to delivering exceptional care and improving the well-being of the communities we serve. As a cornerstone of health in our region, we offer a wide range of services, from primary care to specialized...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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Dental assistant demand in Florida

Florida dental practices commonly seek assistants with formal training, CPR, and state-required credentials, along with hands-on experience in chairside support or dental technology. Competition is often strongest for candidates who can show both clinical readiness and familiarity with patient flow, sterilization, and office procedures. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm your certifications match the posting before applying.

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