Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Chairside Pro

Heartland Dental LLC; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Smile Design Davenport, part of Heartland Dental, is seeking a friendly and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team. You’ll greet patients, prepare treatment rooms, take x-rays, and provide chairside assistance to supported dentists in a fast-paced environment.

As part of Heartland Dental, you’ll have access to Dentrix scheduling tools, OSHA/CDC safety protocols, and ongoing training. The position requires dental assistant and/or x-ray certification and a commitment to patient care and

Qualifications

• Certified dental assistant or eligible per state act requirements.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced dental offices recommended.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, assist throughout treatment, ensure patient comfort.
• Review health history to support quality care and safety.
• Take and process x-rays and imaging (iTero/digital photos).
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dentists according to state practice act.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping; maintain sterile rooms.

Skills

Dental terminology

Communication skills

HIPAA training

X-ray certification

Customer-centric mindset

Ability to work fast-paced

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Smile Design Davenport, part of Heartland Dental, is seeking a friendly and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team. You’ll greet patients, prepare treatment rooms, take x-rays, and provide chairside assistance to supported dentists in a fast-paced environment.

As part of Heartland Dental, you’ll have access to Dentrix scheduling tools, OSHA/CDC safety protocols, and ongoing training. The position requires dental assistant and/or x-ray certification and a commitment to patient care and