Dental Assistant - Growth & Training

Heartland; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Paradise Dental in Port Charlotte, FL is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant. The ideal candidate is a patient-focused, motivated, and communicative team player with experience in a fast-paced dental office.

Responsibilities include assisting chairside, taking X-rays, reviewing health histories, and maintaining equipment and records using Dentrix. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and training opportunities to grow with Heartland Dental’s network.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training required.
• Experience in a fast-paced dental office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and educate them throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history for quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and digital images.
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures with four-handed dentistry.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record-keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms and enforce safety protocols (OSHA/CDC).
• Manage supplies and place orders; support office workflow.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA training

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Paradise Dental in Port Charlotte, FL is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant. The ideal candidate is a patient-focused, motivated, and communicative team player with experience in a fast-paced dental office.

Responsibilities include assisting chairside, taking X-rays, reviewing health histories, and maintaining equipment and records using Dentrix. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and training opportunities to grow with Heartland Dental’s network.