Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental announces an opening for a Dental Assistant at CC Clearwater, Florida. The position requires 3+ years of chair-side experience in general dentistry, with responsibilities including patient greeting, assisting in dental procedures, and managing records with Dentrix.

Competitive benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Join a collaborative, fast-paced team dedicated to providing excellent patient care. Training and development opportunities are also available for personal growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort during treatment.
• Conduct thorough reviews of the patient’s health history.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Manage supply levels and place orders as needed.

Skills

Dental procedures and terminology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer-centric approach

Education

Dental assisting certification

X-ray certification (if required)

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Overview

CC Clearwater is looking for a Dental Assistant with 3+ years of chair-side experience in general dentistry to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to inform quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance (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 room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and expedite orders as needed
• 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 part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

About CC Clearwater

CC Clearwater, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 11 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Collaborative, easygoing, energetic/connected team, fast paced, goal oriented, growing, hardworking, positive/professional environment
• Work Schedule: M-Thurs 7:30am-5pm, Friday 7:30am-2pm

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

• 3+ 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 accommodation. 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 training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences. At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.