Dental Assistant - Growth, Training & Supportive Team

Heartland; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental’s Staunton office is seeking a Dental Assistant with 2+ years of experience. New grads are encouraged to apply. You will support clinicians with four-handed dentistry, manage patient records in Dentrix, and maintain safety protocols in the treatment area.

Ideal candidates have dental procedures knowledge, x-ray certification, and strong communication skills. The position offers a Monday-Thursday schedule with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for growth within the

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant
• New graduates encouraged to apply
• Certification and/or x-ray certification may be required by state act

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate them throughout treatment
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (e.g., iTero 3D scanner)
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment room following safety protocols and OSHA/CDC guidelines
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place orders as needed
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and improve office workflow

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

X-ray certification

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix software

iTero 3D scanner

Job description

Heartland Dental’s Staunton office is seeking a Dental Assistant with 2+ years of experience. New grads are encouraged to apply. You will support clinicians with four-handed dentistry, manage patient records in Dentrix, and maintain safety protocols in the treatment area.

Ideal candidates have dental procedures knowledge, x-ray certification, and strong communication skills. The position offers a Monday-Thursday schedule with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for growth within the