Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Towne Centre (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC in Towne Centre, SC is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide patient care and support during treatments. Key responsibilities include greeting patients, managing health records, assisting dentists with procedures, and ensuring safety protocols. A minimum of 1 year in a dental setting is preferred, along with a dental assistant certification. Benefits include health insurance, retirement savings, and extensive training opportunities. Join a stable company with over 20 years of industry experience and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a dental setting preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and customer-centric roles.
• Regular HIPAA training with ability to safeguard data.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients ensuring comfort during treatment.
• Conduct health history reviews for quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments.
• Assist dentists during various procedures with four-handed dentistry.
• Manage supply inventory and prepare treatment rooms.
• Implement Heartland Dental systems to maximize workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant

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

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, customer‑centric environment.
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Regular HIPAA training with the ability 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.
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year.
• Completion of a tuberculosis (TB) test prior to starting employment (standard requirement for 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.