Dental Assistant - Growth, Training & Comprehensive Benefits

Heartland Dental; Jensen Beach (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Downtown Dental Care at Jensen Beach, part of Heartland Dental, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Jensen Beach, FL. You’ll greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays, and provide chairside support while upholding high standards of patient care.

The role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to learn, utilize Dentrix for scheduling, and grow within the Heartland Dental network.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environments.
• HIPAA training and PHI handling awareness.
• Dental assistant and/or x-ray certification as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, 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 chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to dentists during a wide variety of procedures per state practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms with adherence to safety protocols per OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Skills

Excellent communication and organizing

Fast-paced customer focus

HIPAA training awareness

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Downtown Dental Care at Jensen Beach, part of Heartland Dental, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Jensen Beach, FL. You’ll greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays, and provide chairside support while upholding high standards of patient care.

The role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to learn, utilize Dentrix for scheduling, and grow within the Heartland Dental network.