Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Four-Handed Dentistry

Heartland Dental; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental presents an opportunity to join Modern Family Dentistry as a Dental Assistant. You will greet patients, review health histories, and provide education and comfort throughout procedures. The role includes chairside assistance, imaging, and accurate record-keeping using Dentrix.

Expect robust training, supportive teammates, and access to leading dental technology. Join a stable, growth-oriented network offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environments.
• Current dental assistant and x-ray certifications per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and ensure comfort and education throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to support quality care.
• Take and process X-rays and diagnostic imaging (e.g., iTero, digital photography).
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dentists.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and records.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols (OSHA/CDC).
• Manage supplies and place orders to support office workflow.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety protocols

HIPAA training

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Job description

Heartland Dental presents an opportunity to join Modern Family Dentistry as a Dental Assistant. You will greet patients, review health histories, and provide education and comfort throughout procedures. The role includes chairside assistance, imaging, and accurate record-keeping using Dentrix.

Expect robust training, supportive teammates, and access to leading dental technology. Join a stable, growth-oriented network offering competitive benefits.