Dental Assistant: Growth, Training & Stable Career Path

Heartland Dental; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental is partnering with South River Dentistry to hire a Dental Assistant. You will support clinicians with four-handed dentistry, take X-rays, and manage patient records using Dentrix while upholding safety and HIPAA standards.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care and ongoing professional development. The successful candidate will have dental assisting certification, VA x-ray credentials, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, and educate 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).
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures in accordance with state practice act.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain safety protocols per OSHA & CDC guidance.
• Manage supplies and inventory; place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assisting school certification

VA x-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Heartland Dental is partnering with South River Dentistry to hire a Dental Assistant. You will support clinicians with four-handed dentistry, take X-rays, and manage patient records using Dentrix while upholding safety and HIPAA standards.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care and ongoing professional development. The successful candidate will have dental assisting certification, VA x-ray credentials, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting with strong communication and