Dental Assistant: Growth, Training & Team Impact

Heartland Dental; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings

Six Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental is hiring a Full-Time Dental Assistant for Franklin, TN. You will greet patients, review health histories, and provide education throughout treatment. You will assist with a range of procedures, take x-rays and 3D scans, and help maintain inventories.

Experience with Dentrix and x-ray certification are preferred, with HIPAA training required. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and collaboration with supported doctors to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced dental

Qualifications

• Familiar with standard dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced, patient-focused environments.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with HIPAA compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient education

HIPAA training

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

X-ray Certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Digital photography

Job description

Heartland Dental is hiring a Full-Time Dental Assistant for Franklin, TN. You will greet patients, review health histories, and provide education throughout treatment. You will assist with a range of procedures, take x-rays and 3D scans, and help maintain inventories.

Experience with Dentrix and x-ray certification are preferred, with HIPAA training required. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and collaboration with supported doctors to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced dental