Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Winchester Dental Care is seeking a Part Time Dental Assistant to join our team in Winchester, VA. You will greet patients, review health histories, take X-rays, and support dentists with a variety of procedures while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

The role emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, and adherence to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, with opportunities to grow within Heartland Dental’s supported office network.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• X-ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training is required; protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide 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 (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 adherence to safety protocols and OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Skills

X-ray certification

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

HIPAA training

Education

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Winchester Dental Care is looking for a Part Time 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

About Winchester Dental Care

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

• Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Our practice is located at 1705 Amherst St in Winchester, VA

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment
• X‑ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• HIPAA training will be required; the individual must 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
• 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
• Standard tuberculosis (TB) test required for all new hires in dental office positions; not required 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.