Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Apopka (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a team-focused dental practice as a Dental Assistant in Apopka, FL. You'll play a crucial role in providing patient care and support in a dynamic dental environment. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, dedicated training and development opportunities, and a collaborative working atmosphere.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

PTO

Educational training

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a dental setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology required.
• Experience in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and provide patient comfort.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide superior chairside assistance during dental procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant, Apopka FL

Dental front office experience is REQUIRED! NO WEEKENDS!!!

Lakeside Family Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team-building culture. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state-of-the-art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

More about the role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms with strict adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, six paid holidays, and PTO.
• Front-loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience that offers a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

About Lakeside Family Dentistry

Lakeside Family Dentistry, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 10-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community.
• Our team-focused dental practice is located on E. Semoran Blvd in Apopka.
• Join a connected and welcoming team in a family atmosphere!

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
• Dentrix or other dental software experience.
• Dental assisting school certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically throughout the year.
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions, to be arranged during the pre-employment process, except in FL & TN where not applicable.

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, supporting over 3,000 doctors across 39 states and DC in more than 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors are leaders of their practice, retaining clinical autonomy, united by a common goal: delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to their communities.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity in employment.