Dental Assistant: Growth, Training & Comprehensive Benefits

Heartland Dental; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Smile Design Hernando, part of Heartland Dental, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You’ll greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays, and provide chairside assistance to supported dentists.

You’ll use Dentrix for scheduling, maintain safety with OSHA & CDC guidelines, manage supplies, and help implement Heartland Dental systems to maximize workflow. 1+ years dental experience preferred and dental assisting certification may be required.

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
• HIPAA training compliance and protecting PHI as required

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 (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

Job description

Smile Design Hernando, part of Heartland Dental, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You’ll greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays, and provide chairside assistance to supported dentists.

You’ll use Dentrix for scheduling, maintain safety with OSHA & CDC guidelines, manage supplies, and help implement Heartland Dental systems to maximize workflow. 1+ years dental experience preferred and dental assisting certification may be required.