Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental, the nation's largest dental support organization, is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant for Old Kings Dental Care. In this role you will greet patients, review health histories, assist chairside, take x-rays and help maintain a welcoming, patient-centered experience.

You will work in a supportive team, follow OSHA/CDC guidelines, and contribute to a positive patient journey with opportunities to grow within a trusted network.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and PHI protection obligations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide superior chairside assistance to dentists during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.

Skills

Dental terminology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA training

Education

Dental assisting certification

X-ray certification

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Digital photography

Job description

Now Hiring: Dental Assistant | Old Kings Dental Care

Old Kings Dental Care is looking for an

Now Hiring: Dental Assistant | Old Kings Dental Care

Old Kings Dental Care is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our amazing team! If you're passionate about patient care, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are looking for a practice where you can grow and make an impact, we'd love to meet you.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced Dental Assistant
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• Someone who enjoys working in a supportive and collaborative environment
• A professional who is eager to contribute to an exceptional patient experience

Schedule:

• Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
• Wednesday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Why Old Kings Dental Care?

• Supportive and welcoming team culture
• Opportunity to work alongside dedicated dental professionals
• Patient-focused environment committed to excellence
• A team that values collaboration, growth, and positivity

If you're looking for your next dental home and want to be part of an amazing team, we'd love to hear from 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 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.