Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join their team in Ocala, Florida. This position is suitable for new graduates or experienced assistants. The role involves welcoming patients, taking x-rays, providing chairside assistance, and maintaining treatment rooms per safety protocols. A supportive environment with excellent work-life balance is offered, alongside competitive benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. Join a company with over 20 years of experience in dental support services.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients for their dental journey.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and records.
• Prepare treatment rooms following strict safety protocols.

Skills

Knowledge of dental procedures

Customer service skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification (if required)

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

New Grad or Experienced? Complete Dental of Countryside Wants You on Their Team!

Complete Dental of Countryside is excited to welcome a full‑time Dental Assistant—whether you’re a new graduate ready to begin your career or an experienced assistant looking for your next great opportunity. We offer a supportive environment with an excellent work‑life balance, along with hands‑on training to help you grow. A solid understanding of various X‑rays and four‑handed dentistry is essential for success in this role. If you’re eager to learn, motivated to provide exceptional patient care, and ready to join a team that invests in your development, we’d love to meet you.

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 paidholidays,and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded educationand training, providing youtheopportunity 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 experiencein 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 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.