Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Growth in a Supportive Team

Heartland Dental; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Florence Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Florence, KY. This role supports the practice with patient education, x-ray imaging, and efficient chairside assistance while following safety protocols and HIPAA guidelines.

As part of Heartland Dental, you’ll benefit from its national support network and access to modern systems, training, and a collaborative work environment that emphasizes patient care and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Must have dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to PHI requires HIPAA training and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort and provide education throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with OSHA and CDC safety protocols.
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place/expedite orders.
• Partner with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Customer-centric environment

Communication skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Florence Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Florence, KY. This role supports the practice with patient education, x-ray imaging, and efficient chairside assistance while following safety protocols and HIPAA guidelines.

As part of Heartland Dental, you’ll benefit from its national support network and access to modern systems, training, and a collaborative work environment that emphasizes patient care and continuous learning.