Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Deltona (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time schedule with great hours

Excellent benefits package

Supportive and collaborative team

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Heartland Dental's Dental Care of Deltona is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a growing practice. The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate health-history reviews, and four-handed chairside support across many procedures using Dentrix for scheduling and records.

The ideal candidate brings general dentistry experience, familiarity with Dentrix and Dexis, and strong patient care and communication skills in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in general dentistry.
• Familiarity with Dentrix and Dexis.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Strong patient care and communication skills.
• HIPAA awareness and privacy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and ensure comfort throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostics (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dentists during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols (OSHA/CDC).
• Manage supplies and inventory, and place orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize workflow.

Skills

General dentistry experience

Dentrix

Dexis

Team-oriented attitude

Patient care

Communication skills

Job description

Join the Growing Team at Dental Care of Deltona!

Are you a passionate Dental Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Dental Care of Deltona is expanding, and we're excited to welcome a talented team member to our thriving practice!

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in general dentistry
• Familiarity with Dentrix and Dexis
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Strong patient care and communication skills

What We Offer:

• Full-time schedule with great hours
• Excellent benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for growth and development

Whether you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a fresh start or seeking a practice where you can grow your career, we'd love to connect with you!

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 in order 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 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 paidholidays,and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded educationand training, providing youtheopportunity 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

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 experiencein 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.

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 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 experiences to the communities they serve.

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.