Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental organization as a Dental Assistant at Bradfordville Dental Care in Tallahassee, where you'll provide top-notch patient care and support in a collaborative environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity for ongoing training, ensuring a thriving career in the dental field with Heartland Dental.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Educational and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a dental setting is required.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software is preferred.
• If required, dental assistant and/or x-ray certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet and educate patients throughout their dental journey.
• Take and process x-rays and provide chairside assistance.
• Manage supply levels and assist in office workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant

Bradfordville Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team-building culture. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state-of-the-art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

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 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 part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

About Bradfordville Dental Care

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

• Join a team that thrives on having fun, communicating well, and serving the Tallahassee community
• Our modern office is located off Old Bradfordville Road, near Target and Publix in Tallahassee
• We are welcoming, energetic, and focused on teamwork

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• If required under state law, dental assistant and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimal PHI necessary for the role; regular HIPAA training required; must protect PHI and data safeguards
• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation; reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities
• Prolonged sitting and standing
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability for periodic virtual or in-person training
• A TB test is required before employment (not applicable in FL & TN); arranged during pre-employment

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, supporting over 3,000 doctors across 39 states and DC in more than 1,800 offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and lead their practice, united by a goal to deliver high-quality dental care and experiences.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity in employment.