Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Sebastian (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Six paid holidays

PTO (paid time off)

4-day work week

Job summary

Christie Dental of Sebastian is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join a friendly, growth-focused team. This role offers a 4-day work week, a supportive environment, and opportunities to learn and advance within Heartland Dental’s network.

Whether you’re an experienced assistant or a recent graduate, you’ll contribute to excellent patient care, support dentists during a wide range of procedures, and help maintain efficient office workflows within a positive office culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum: working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environment preferred.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification required by state law (where applicable).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
• HIPAA/data protection training and PHI handling are required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and ensure comfort and education throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to guide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dentists across procedures.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record-keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Manage supplies and place/expedite orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and improve workflow.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Patient care

Willingness to learn

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Join the Team at Christie Dental of Sebastian!

Are you a passionate Dental Assistant looking for a place where you can grow, thrive, and be part of an amazing team? Christie Dental of Sebastian is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant to join our friendly and supportive office!

What We're Looking For:

• Experienced Dental Assistants encouraged to apply
• New graduates welcome with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Knowledge of general dentistry procedures
• Familiarity with Dentrix preferred
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Passion for providing outstanding patient care

What You'll Love About This Opportunity:

• Full-time schedule
• 4-day work week
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Great office culture with a focus on teamwork and growth
• Opportunity to learn, develop, and build a rewarding career

At Christie Dental of Sebastian, we're proud of the positive atmosphere we've created for both our team members and patients. Whether you're an experienced assistant or a recent graduate eager to start your career, we'd love to meet 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.