Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC supports Port Warwick Dental Arts in Newport News, VA. An Experienced Dental Assistant will join a practice led by Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha, helping with four-handed dentistry and a holistic approach to care.

You’ll assist with digital radiographs, iTero scans, photography, Dentrix scheduling, and maintain OSHA/CDC infection control. The position offers ongoing education, a supportive team, and opportunities for advancement within a national network.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of dental assisting experience
• Virginia X-ray Certification
• Strong working knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and helping them feel relaxed throughout treatment
• Reviewing health histories and preparing patients for procedures
• Taking digital radiographs, iTero scans, clinical photography, and other diagnostics
• Assisting chairside during a wide variety of procedures using four-handed dentistry
• Preparing treatment rooms while maintaining OSHA and CDC standards of infection control
• Managing supplies and inventory
• Utilizing Dentrix software for patient scheduling and record management
• Partnership with Dr. Samaha and the clinical team to continually improve patient care and office efficiency

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Education

Dental Assisting certification

Virginia X-ray Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Dentrix scheduling

iTero scans

Job description

EXPERIENCED DENTAL ASSISTANT

Join us in a transformative opportunity where the beauty, elegance and integrity of our office reflect the beauty, elegance and integrity of our dentistry. Join a practice where the satisfaction of our Team is reflected in the joy we share and where the gratitude and loyalty of our health-conscious patients is present.

At Port Warwick Dental Arts, you’ll become part of a thriving practice that’s been redefining what dentistry can be for 45 years.

Under the leadership of Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha, you\'ll work alongside a passionate team delivering advanced holistic, biological, functional, regenerative, surgical, and cosmetic dentistry. Based on principles of natural health and healing, this kind of dentistry improves not only smiles, but whole-body health.

If you\'re looking for a career where your work truly matters, where you\'ll continue learning, and where you\'ll be surrounded by professionals committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation, we\'d love to meet you.

Why You\'ll Love Working Here

Our practice combines advanced technology with genuine compassion in an environment where every team member is respected, valued, and encouraged to grow.

What We Offer

• A holistic, biological and functional approach to dentistry that supports total wellness, beauty, and function
• Leadership in Total Health Dentistry, emphasizing the important connection between oral health and overall wellness
• A positive, optimistic, growth-minded team that enjoys working together
• Continuous education and professional development
• Experience assisting with advanced biological and regenerative surgical procedures
• A supportive, patient-centered culture dedicated to healing, prevention, and excellence in all we do
• A beautiful, freshly renovated, state-of-the-art office
• Friday afternoons off with the potential of additional flex time
• Learn more about our unique practice: https://pwdentalarts.com

Our Clinical Expertise Includes

• Mercury-free dentistry and mercury safe removal protocols
• Comprehensive cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry
• Advanced biological oral and periodontal surgery using PRF regenerative tissue protocols to include Zirconia implantology
• Leading-edge surgical and non-surgical regenerative periodontal therapies
• Functional medicine principles, how they support biological dentistry and how biological dentistry supports them
• Natural airway development and airway-focused care from infancy through adulthood
• Clear aligner therapy and traditional orthodontic methods
• Sleep dentistry

What You\'ll Gain

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Front-loaded education and training
• Opportunities for professional advancement
• Long-term career stability with unlimited growth potential
• Opportunity to become part of a secure company with 20+ years of experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth

Your Role

You\'ll become an essential part of the patient experience by helping create a comfortable, welcoming, and highly professional environment where the latest in dentistry is practiced.

Responsibilities include:

• Welcoming patients and helping them feel relaxed throughout treatment
• Reviewing health histories and preparing patients for procedures
• Taking digital radiographs, iTero scans, clinical photography, and other diagnostics
• Assisting chairside during a wide variety of procedures using four-handed dentistry
• Preparing treatment rooms while maintaining OSHA and CDC standards of infection control
• Managing supplies and inventory
• Utilizing Dentrix software for patient scheduling and record management
• Partnership closely with Dr. Samaha and the clinical team to continually improve patient care and office efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of dental assisting experience
• Virginia X-ray Certification
• Strong working experience of dental terminology and procedures
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care
• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental Assisting certification
• Interest and awareness of total health

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 experiencesto 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.