Dental Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading dental support organization is looking for a Dental Assistant in Orange City, FL. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join an exceptional team, providing top-notch patient care in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, performing x-rays, and managing dental records. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in a dental setting, making a positive impact on patient experiences.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Continuous education and training

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting preferred.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification if required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, sustain comfort and provide education.
• Take and process x-rays and conduct health history review.
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Knowledge of dental procedures

Customer service

Education

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant, Orange City FL

FANTASTIC opportunity to join a FANTASTIC team!

Dental Assistant experience is strongly preferred. Open to new Dental Assistant GRADS ! Mon-Thurs schedule. NO WEEKENDS!!!

Blue Spring Dental Careis looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

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 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

About Blue Spring Dental Care

Blue Spring Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 6person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Our team-focused dental practice is located on S. Volusia Ave in Orange City
• Join a connected and solution-focused team in a family atmosphere!

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.