Dental Assistant — Growth, Training & Team-Driven Care

Heartland; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant for Dental Care of Westminster to join a team focused on patient-first care and continuous learning. You will support dentists with chairside procedures, manage patient records in Dentrix, and maintain a safe, efficient treatment environment.

The role offers hands-on training, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to grow within a large dental support organization.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric setting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Graduation from dental assisting program or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and educate them throughout treatment.
• Review health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostics (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to dentists.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and records.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Manage supplies and place orders to maintain inventory.
• Collaborate with providers to optimize Heartland Dental systems and workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Fast-paced environment experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant for Dental Care of Westminster to join a team focused on patient-first care and continuous learning. You will support dentists with chairside procedures, manage patient records in Dentrix, and maintain a safe, efficient treatment environment.

The role offers hands-on training, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to grow within a large dental support organization.