Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; 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 is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant for their Sanford, NC location. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience and DAII certification. Responsibilities include patient greetings, taking x-rays, and supporting dentists during procedures.

Agents will enjoy competitive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off, while working in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working as a Dental Assistant.
• Experience in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• HIPAA training and ability to protect patient health information.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients to ensure comfort and provide education.
• Conduct reviews of patient health history.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Manage supply and inventory levels.

Skills

Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Education

DAII certification

Nitrous certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Care of Sanford is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team. A minimum of 2 years working as a Dental Assistant is required.

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 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 (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 and 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.
• 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 provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

About Dental Care Of Sanford

• 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 certification.
• 2+ years experience.
• Nitrous certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and ability to protect PHI.

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.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year.
• Tuberculosis (TB) test required for all new hires in dental office positions; not applicable in FL & TN.

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.