Dental Assistant — No Weekends, Growth & Training

Heartland; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Lakeland Dentistry, part of Heartland Dental, is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced office in Lakeland, FL. The role requires at least 1 year of dental assisting experience and includes comprehensive training.

You will greet patients, assist with procedures, take diagnostic images, manage supplies, and maintain patient records using Dentrix. This full-time position offers a supportive team and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate during treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic images (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 including OSHA & CDC guidelines.
• Manage supplies and place orders to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Dental terminology

Customer service

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Communication skills

HIPAA training

Education

Dental assistant training/certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Digital photography

Job description

Lakeland Dentistry, part of Heartland Dental, is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced office in Lakeland, FL. The role requires at least 1 year of dental assisting experience and includes comprehensive training.

You will greet patients, assist with procedures, take diagnostic images, manage supplies, and maintain patient records using Dentrix. This full-time position offers a supportive team and opportunities for growth.