Dental Assistant — Brand‑New Office & Growth Path

Heartland Dental; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Iron Gate Dental Care in Huntsville, AL, part of Heartland Dental, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You’ll greet patients, review health histories, take and process x-rays, and provide chairside assistance with a variety of procedures.

Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and records, maintain a safe workspace, and collaborate with providers to deliver high-quality care. This role offers strong benefits and growth potential in a supportive environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Customer-centric environment

Excellent communication

HIPAA training awareness

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Iron Gate Dental Care in Huntsville, AL, part of Heartland Dental, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You’ll greet patients, review health histories, take and process x-rays, and provide chairside assistance with a variety of procedures.

Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and records, maintain a safe workspace, and collaborate with providers to deliver high-quality care. This role offers strong benefits and growth potential in a supportive environment.