Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; West Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Education and training programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join Cherry Elm Dental Care, opening soon in St. Augustine, Florida. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with advanced technology and emphasizes patient care and continuous learning.

Applicants are expected to have either certification or relevant experience, with responsibilities including patient greeting, x-ray processing, and assisting during procedures. Competitive benefits are included, ensuring a stable career with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced customer-centric environments.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification (if required).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, sustaining comfort and education.
• Conduct thorough health history reviews for quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other assessments.
• Provide superior chairside assistance during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room following safety protocols.
• Manage supply levels and expedite orders as needed.
• Maximize office workflow with providers and team.

Skills

Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service experience

Education

Dental assistant certification

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant

Be Part of Something New – Cherry Elm Dental Care Is Opening Soon and Hiring!

Cherry Elm Dental Care is excited to open its doors in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida, and we’re looking for a motivated dental assistant—new graduate or experienced—to join our growing team. This full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week position offers consistent scheduling, true work‑life balance, paid time off, and retirement options. If you’re ready to help build a welcoming, patient‑focused practice from the ground up, we’d love to meet you.

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 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 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
• 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.

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.