Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Naples, FL is seeking a dedicated full-time Dental Assistant to support a busy practice. Candidates should be able to learn quickly and work at a fast pace while maintaining a positive attitude.

This role involves patient care, assisting during dental procedures, and managing office workflow. Heartland Dental offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in dental terminology and procedures.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Regular HIPAA training necessary.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients for their dental visits.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols.
• Manage supply and inventory levels.

Skills

Working knowledge of dental procedures

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer-centric attitude

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification (if required)

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Grand Lely Dental Care

Grand Lely Dental Care in Naples, FL is looking for a full‑time Dental Assistant to join our team. Our practice is very busy, but welcoming to all. The candidate we’re looking for is someone who can learn quickly, work at a fast pace, and multi‑task. Team work is essential in our office and an outgoing, positive personality is needed.

Work Schedule: Monday‑Thursday 7:30 am‑5:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am‑3:00 pm.

Why Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to over 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, sustain patient comfort, and provide 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 (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, and 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.
• 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 offers 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.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification if required under the state dental practice act.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required, and the individual must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year of experience in a dental setting.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
• 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 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 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.

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.