Dental Assistant - Fast-Paced, Patient-First Role + Training

Heartland; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Smile Design Westchase, part of Heartland Dental, is hiring a Temporary Dental Assistant in the Tampa, FL area. Join a team that prioritizes patient care and learning.

You’ll assist dentists, take X-rays, manage supplies, and use Dentrix; state dental practice act compliance and HIPAA training are required. Competitive benefits and career growth await.

Ideal candidates have dental assistant certification, X-ray certification, and strong communication skills; dental software experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment preferred.
• Must have dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state act.

Responsibilities

• Greet and educate patients throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process X-rays and other diagnostics.
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures following safety protocols.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Smile Design Westchase, part of Heartland Dental, is hiring a Temporary Dental Assistant in the Tampa, FL area. Join a team that prioritizes patient care and learning.

You’ll assist dentists, take X-rays, manage supplies, and use Dentrix; state dental practice act compliance and HIPAA training are required. Competitive benefits and career growth await.

Ideal candidates have dental assistant certification, X-ray certification, and strong communication skills; dental software experience is a plus.