Dental Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a leading dental support organization as a Dental Assistant in Celebration, FL. You'll provide exceptional patient care, assist in various dental procedures, and work in a supportive team environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a stable company with over 20 years of experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Education and Training

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced customer-centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort and education.
• Conduct health history reviews and take x-rays.
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Dental Assisting School Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant, Celebration FL

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY!!!

Experience in dental assisting is REQUIRED! Tues-Fri week. NO WEEKENDS!!!

Front Street 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

1. Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
2. Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care
3. Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
4. 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
5. Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
6. Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
7. Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
8. Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

What You’ll Gain

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

About Front Street Family Dentistry

Like each Heartland Dental supported office, Front Street Family Dentistry is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 17-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Our welcoming dental office is located on Front St in Celebration
• Join an energetic and hard-working team in a positive 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
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for job functions; regular HIPAA training will be required; must 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 with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability for periodic virtual or in-person training sessions
• TB test required prior to employment, arranged during pre-employment; not applicable in FL & TN

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 offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and are committed to delivering high-quality care and experiences to their communities.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity in employment.