Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Sunshine Dental of Gulf Breeze is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. Schedule: Mon-Wed 7:30am-5:00pm and Thu 7:30am-3:00pm; enjoy a four day work week with three day weekends.

You will greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays, assist chairside, and manage supplies, while using Dentrix and maintaining safety protocols. This role offers growth in a supported Heartland Dental network.

Qualifications

• Florida x-ray certificate required.
• 1+ years of chairside dental assisting experience.
• Experience using Dentrix or similar dental software.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training required; protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, and sustain patient comfort and provide education throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures in accordance with state dental practice acts.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with safety protocols and OSHA & CDC guidelines.
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place expeditious orders as needed.
• Partner with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Florida x-ray certificate

Dentrix

Dental procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA training

Education

DA certificate

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Sunshine Dental of Gulf Breeze is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Schedule: Monday-Wednesday 7:30am-5:00pm and Thursday 7:30am-3:00pm; enjoy a four day work week and three day weekends!

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.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state of the art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where 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, 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

About Sunshine Dental Of Gulf Breeze

Sunshine Dental of Gulf Breeze, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Loved by our patients: We're a trusted practice in Gulf Breeze with more than 120 patient reviews. Patients call our team \"compassionate, friendly, understanding and hard working,\" and they appreciate that we take time to explain why their care matters.
• Doctors who invest in you: You'll work alongside Dr. Nageen Rak, who provides exceptional dental care to patients in a safe and comfortable environment. She is invested in her team's growth and success.
• Grow your clinical skills: You'll assist with a wide range of care, including crowns, bridges, root canals, dentures, Invisalign®, sealants, custom mouth guards, whitening and emergency visits. You'll also use AI-enabled digital diagnostic technology that helps find problems early and plan treatment for each patient.
• Small, close-knit team: You'll join a small team with a positive atmosphere, where everyone knows your name, helps each other and celebrates wins together. You’ll make a real difference here from day one.
• Work-life balance: We work Monday through Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Thursday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, so you get every Friday off and a three-day weekend, every weekend.
• Supported by Heartland Dental: You'll get the feel of a hometown office, plus strong benefits, continuing education and real career growth.

What our team is looking for:

• A Florida x-ray certificate is required for this position
• 1+ years of chairside dental assisting experience from working in a general dentistry practice
• Experience using Dentrix or a similar dental software program
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• 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:

• DA certificate

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.

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