Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Indian River Dentistry is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced, team-focused practice. We welcome new graduates and offer training to the right candidate, with emphasis on patient education and safety.

Role involves x-ray processing, four-handed chairside support, and using Dentrix; great for growth in a collaborative environment. Schedule spans Monday–Friday with generous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant Certification preferred.
• Radiology Certification required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• No experience necessary – training provided.
• Familiarity with Dentrix and Kodak software is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dental environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the practice.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate them throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostics (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA/CDC guidelines.
• Manage supplies and place orders as needed; support Heartland Dental systems.
• Collaborate with team to maximize office workflow.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team-first attitude

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Radiology Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Kodak software

iTero 3D scanner

Job description

Dental Assistant | Indian River Dentistry

Indian River Dentistry is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced and supportive team! Whether you're newly certified or looking to begin your career in dentistry, we are willing to train the right candidate who is eager to learn and grow.

We believe that technical skills can be taught, but a positive attitude and the ability to contribute to a strong team culture are essential. We are seeking someone who is dependable, professional, patient-focused, and excited to be part of a collaborative environment.

Schedule

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 7:35 AM – 5:15 PM
• Thursday: 7:20 AM – 3:15 PM
• Friday: 7:35 AM – 11:00 AM

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant Certification preferred
• Radiology Certification required
• Current CPR Certification required
• No experience necessary – training provided!
• Familiarity with Dentrix and Kodak software is a plus
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dental environment
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the practice

Why Join Our Team?

At Indian River Dentistry, you'll be surrounded by a skilled and supportive team committed to delivering exceptional patient care. We value collaboration, professionalism, and continuous learning, and we're excited to invest in the development of the right candidate.

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 paidholidays,and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded educationand training, providing youtheopportunity 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 experiencein 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 experiencesto 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.