Dental Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant in Sanford, NC. The role requires at least 2 years of experience and knowledge in dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout their journey.

Competitive benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and front-loaded training. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality dental care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Ability to maintain PHI confidentiality.
• Regular HIPAA training required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and provide appropriate education.
• Conduct thorough reviews of patient health history.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols.

Skills

Working knowledge of dental procedures

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Education

DAII certification

Nitrous certification

Tools

Dentrix software

Job description

Dental Care of Sanford

Dental Care of Sanford is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant. A minimum of two years working as a Dental Assistant is required.

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 over 1,800 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 and retain full clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

More About the Role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3‑D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide superior chairside assistance (e.g., 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 rooms with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with providers and the 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.
• Front‑loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that offers a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

About Dental Care of Sanford

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

• Join a 10‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community.
• Our practice is located at 1144 Carthage St. in Sanford, NC.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment.
• DAII.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Nitrous certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• The position will have access to the minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required and the individual must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a dental setting.
• Dentrix or other dental software experience.
• SPICE 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 of 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 states 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.