Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Innovative Smiles at the Forum is seeking a Dental Assistant to join Heartland Dental's network in Peachtree Corners, GA. The candidate will support doctors with chairside assistance, imaging, and patient education while maintaining a patient-centered environment.

Ideal applicants have 2–3 years of experience, dental and x-ray certification, and strong communication. The role offers development opportunities within a collaborative, patient-first practice.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Strong general dentistry background.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA awareness and patient confidentiality.
• X-ray certification and dental assistant certification as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients; provide comfort and education during treatment.
• Review health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic images.
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry).
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and records.
• Prepare treatment rooms and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Dental assisting

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Digital photography

Job description

Now Hiring: Dental Assistant | Innovative Smiles at the Forum

Are you a passionate Dental Assistant looking for a team where you can grow, thrive, and make a real impact on patients' lives? Innovative Smiles at the Forum is looking for a motivated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our amazing team!

We're seeking someone with 2-3 years of dental assisting experience and a strong foundation in General Dentistry. Most importantly, we're looking for an individual who is patient-focused, eager to learn, and driven to grow their career in a positive and supportive practice.

What We're Looking For:

• 2-3 years of dental assisting experience preferred
• Strong general dentistry background
• A positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient care
• Ambition to learn, grow, and develop professionally
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for continued growth and development
• Patient-centered culture that values quality care
• A practice committed to helping team members reach their full potential

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.