Dental Assistant at FLPL11 PLLC – Sarasota, Florida

Dental Assistant / Front Office Coordinator

Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
Position Type: Full-Time

Summary

Let’s smile more! At Britely, our mission is to help others live their best lives and reignite joy - starting with their smile. We believe a smile is your calling card, and everyone deserves the confidence that comes with feeling great about theirs.

We are seeking a cross-trained Dental Assistant / Front Office Coordinator who thrives in both clinical and administrative environments. This role is ideal for a patient-focused professional who enjoys variety, teamwork, and delivering exceptional patient experiences at every touchpoint.

Dental Assisting Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during general and restorative procedures, including fillings, crowns, extractions, and root canals
• Prepare treatment rooms before and after procedures, ensuring proper setup and breakdown
• Sterilization and infection control
• Capture radiographs including CBCT scans, FMX, BWX, PAs
• Patient education – pre-op/post-op instructions
• Accurately document clinical notes and treatment information in the dental software system
• Assist with impressions, fabricating temporaries, and preparing lab cases
• Monitor inventory and restock clinical supplies as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional clinical environment
• Provide calm, empathetic care

Front Office / Reception Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients warmly upon arrival
• Answer incoming calls and schedule clinic appointments and New Patient consultations
• Coordinate and monitor online scheduling systems
• Enter and maintain accurate patient demographic, contact, and health history information
• Verify patient documentation for compliance and procedures
• Check patients in and out efficiently
• Review financial arrangements and collect payments at time of service
• Communicate clearly with patients and document conversations appropriately
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative team members for smooth daily operations
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized front office and shared spaces on a rotating basis

Required Education & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant
• Florida X-Ray certification
• Minimum 1-2 years of dental front office, scheduling, or reception experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Professional demeanor with a friendly, patient-centered approach
• Optimistic, cheerful, and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ethical, honest, and dependable
• Comfortable with computers and able to learn new systems and technology quickly
• Passion for delivering extraordinary customer service

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off plan
• Competitive compensation - $26-30/hour
• Supportive, collaborative, and professional team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.