Dental Assistant

Heartland; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Dental Care on Corkscrew, part of Heartland Dental, in Estero, FL, is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant. Join a thriving two-doctor practice with a positive team culture and a $3,000 sign-on bonus. You will support clinicians, manage patient flow, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include patient education, health-history reviews, radiography, and Dentrix scheduling. Prior experience with Dentrix and x-ray certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, and maintain patient comfort and provide education throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to inform quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostics (e.g., iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance to supported dentists during procedures in line with state practice acts.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Dental Care on Corkscrew

in Estero, FL is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant! Our two-doctor practice is thriving and growing. Our team is positive and fun, making our office a great place to work where we enjoy helping our doctors provide excellent care to our patients!

Work Schedule:

Monday- Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM or Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

About Dental Care On Corkscrew

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

• Join a team that is helpful, positive and fun!
• Located at: 20005 Veranda Village Blvd in Estero, FL 33928

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 in 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental 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, 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 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

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 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.

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.