Dental Assistant

Heartland; Pace (FL); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Blue Horizon Dental Care in Pace, FL is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. Schedule includes Tue 9am-6pm, Wed/Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 7am-4pm. You will greet patients, review health history, take x-rays, assist chairside, and manage imaging and records with Dentrix.

We value patient comfort, accuracy, and teamwork. Candidate should have a Florida x-ray certificate, knowledge of dental procedures, and experience in a fast-paced dental setting. Training and ongoing education are provided.

Qualificações

• Must have Florida x-ray certificate.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Ability to anticipate doctor's needs and maintain an organized operatory.
• Reliability, attention to detail, adaptability, professionalism and positive attitude.
• Compassion towards patients, focusing on comfort and quality of care.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to PHI with HIPAA training is required.

Responsabilidades

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to dentists during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with OSHA & CDC safety protocols.
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place/expedite orders.
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize workflow.

Conhecimentos

X-ray certificate

Dental terminology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA training

Formação académica

Dental assisting school certification

Ferramentas

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Digital photography

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Blue Horizon Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Schedule: Tuesday 9am-6pm, Wednesday/Thursday 8am-5pm, and Friday 7am-4pm

Why 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 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.

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 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

About Blue Horizon Dental Care

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

• Loved by our patients: We're a well-established Pace practice with a 4.5-star rating from 176 reviews. Patients tell us their visits feel comfortable and easy. One patient getting a crown called the whole visit \"pain free.\"


• Doctors who invest in you: You'll assist Dr. Faris Al Nahhas, who puts patients at ease and builds real trust in his care. You'll also work with Dr. Janice D'Silva, who recently joined us and believes dentistry is about caring for people, not just teeth. With two doctors, you'll get variety and plenty of chances to learn.


• Grow your clinical skills: You'll assist with crowns, bridges, dentures, Invisalign®, whitening, custom night guards and emergency care. You'll also work with modern AI-enabled digital diagnostic technology and digital imaging.


• Small, close-knit team: Our team of three dental assistants and two business assistants is small enough to feel like family. We know each other's names, cover for each other and share a commitment to caring for every patient.


• Work-life balance: We're open Monday through Friday with every weekend off. Hours are Monday 7–4, Tuesday and Wednesday 8–6, Thursday 8–5 and Friday 7–4.


• Supported by Heartland Dental: You get the feel of a hometown office plus strong benefits, continuing education and real career growth.

What our team is looking for:

• A Florida x-ray certificate is required


• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology


• The ability to anticipate doctor's needs and maintain an organized and efficient operatory


• Reliability, attention to detail, adaptability, professionalism, and having a positive attitude are essential


• Compassion towards patients, focusing on their comfort and quality of care


• Initiative taker


• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment


• 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 chairside dental assiting experience


• 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.