Dental Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Quarterly bonus potential

Dental assistant academy training

Job summary

A dental practice in Durant, Oklahoma is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to provide patient care and support during treatments. Responsibilities include greeting patients, assisting with diagnostic assessments, managing schedules, and maintaining treatment rooms. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and state-required dental credentials. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, and offers a full benefits package including health insurance and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Requires a state-issued Dental Assistant Permit & X-ray credentials.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensure patient comfort.
• Conduct thorough reviews of patients’ health histories.
• Assist in taking and processing x-rays.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State-issued Dental Assistant Permit & X-ray credentials

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Dental Assistant – Full‑time

Work Schedule and Hours

Monday‑Thursday 7:30 am‑4:30 pm or Tuesday‑Thursday 7:30 am‑4:30 pm. Friday 7:30 am‑1:30 pm rotating.

Benefits

• No nights or weekends – healthy work‑life balance.
• Full benefits package – health insurance, retirement plans & PTO.
• Quarterly bonus potential.
• Dental assistant academy training & continuing education classes included.

Office Location

9072 US Highway 70, Durant, OK 74701

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, sustain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment.
• Conduct thorough review of patients’ health histories.
• Take and process x‑rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists (four‑handed dentistry) during procedures.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms, maintain safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Manage supplies and inventory, place and expedite orders.
• Partner with providers and team to implement system workflows.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• State‑issued Dental Assistant Permit & X‑ray credentials.
• Willingness to undergo training.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Adaptable to changing workflows and team dynamics.
• Detail‑oriented and proactive problem‑solving.
• Collaborative team player, positive attitude, service‑oriented mindset.

Compliance & Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting and standing.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability for virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically.
• Obligatory tuberculosis (TB) test for all new hires.

EEO Statement

We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.