Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant for its Neibauer Dental Care practice in Culpeper, VA. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in a dental setting, be X-ray certified, and possess excellent communication skills. This role involves greeting patients, taking x-rays, and providing chairside assistance. Heartland Dental offers competitive benefits including health insurance and paid time off, ensuring a stable career with growth potential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a dental setting.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• X-ray certification is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients to ensure their comfort.
• Conduct thorough reviews of patient's health history.
• Take x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during various procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

X-ray certification

Education

2+ years experience in a dental setting

Regular HIPAA training

Tools

Dentrix or other dental software

Job description

Neibauer Dental Care in Culpeper

Neibauer Dental Care is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience. Must be available to work Monday‑Friday from 7 am to 5 pm and the practice also has Saturday hours from 7 am to 1 pm.

Why 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. Each Heartland Dental–supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice and retain full clinical autonomy. All supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

More about the role

• 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 provide 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, as well as 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 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 more than 20 years of industry‑leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a dental setting.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment.
• X‑ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Regular HIPAA training will be required; the individual must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a dental setting.
• Dentrix or other dental software experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods of 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. The test is standard; not applicable in FL & TN.

About Neibauer Dental Care

Neibauer Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental–supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 12‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community.
• Our practice is located at 15187 Montanus Drive in Culpeper, VA.

Who is 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. 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 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.