Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Wheat Family Dental is hiring an experienced Dental Assistant to join our growing team. You will support doctors with four-handed dentistry, take x-rays, and educate patients from arrival through treatment, while using Dentrix for scheduling and records.

Join a state-of-the-art practice with a large, supportive team and a commitment to patient service excellence under Heartland Dental’s network. Growth opportunities and a collaborative environment await.

Qualifications

• Experience with fast-paced dental environments and patient-focused care.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology with strong communication skills.
• PHI handling and HIPAA training required; protect patient data.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort and education throughout treatment.
• Review health history to provide quality care and identify risk factors.
• Take and process x-rays and investigations (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed) to dentists during procedures.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and records; maintain treatment rooms per safety protocols.
• Manage supplies and inventory; place and expedite orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers and Heartland Dental systems to optimize workflow.

Skills

4-handed dentistry

Root Canal Therapy

Crown & Bridge

Dental Implants

Invisalign/Clear Aligner

Team collaboration

Clinical skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Job description

Wheat Family Dental is Hiring an Experienced Dental Assistant!

Wheat Family Dental is looking for a talented and experienced Dental Assistant to join our growing team! If you're passionate about patient care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working alongside an experienced and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Our state-of-the-art practice is home to a large, family-oriented team and doctors with over 30 years of combined experience. We are committed to providing exceptional dentistry and delivering a customer service experience that exceeds expectations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience with 4-handed dentistry
• Proficiency assisting with Root Canal Therapy
• Experience with Crown & Bridge procedures
• Familiarity with Dental Implants
• Experience with Invisalign/Clear Aligner Therapy
• Strong clinical skills and a patient-focused approach
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively within a team

Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Full-Time Position

Why Join Wheat Family Dental?

• State-of-the-art dental facility
• Doctors with over 30 years of combined experience
• Large, supportive, family-oriented team
• Commitment to customer service excellence
• Opportunity to grow professionally in a thriving practice
• Positive, collaborative work environment

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.