Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Harris Southwest Dental is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to join our patient‑focused, state‑of‑the‑art practice. You’ll work with Dentrix, assist dentists with a variety of procedures, take x‑rays (iTero 3D scanner), and help educate patients throughout treatment.

You’ll ensure OSHA/CDC safety, manage rooms and supplies, and maintain accurate records. A dental assisting certification (and x‑ray certification if required) plus strong communication and organization are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, patient‑centric environment.
• Dental assisting certification and/or x‑ray certification if required by state law.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and PHI protection required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and educate patients throughout treatment.
• Review health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x‑rays and other diagnostics (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four‑handed dentistry) to dentists.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms with safety protocols per OSHA/CDC.
• Manage supply and inventory; place and expedite orders.
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems.

Skills

Dentrix

iTero 3D

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assisting certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Job description

Harris Southwest Dental

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. We are a state‑of‑the‑art office with a patient‑focused atmosphere. We seek a skilled Dental Assistant who is comfortable working with Dentrix, familiar with implants, capable of making a temporary crown, and overall a positive asset to our team.

As a Dental Assistant

You’ll enjoy state‑of‑the‑art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. Patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged. Hard‑working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

More About The Role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustaining patient comfort and providing 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 (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, placing and expediting 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; the individual must 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.
• Prolonged periods of 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.
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions; this is a standard requirement and must be completed prior to starting employment.

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.