Dental Assistant: Tech-Driven Care & Career Growth

Heartland; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant for LWSS Family Dentistry of Chesapeake. You’ll support clinicians, take X-rays, manage room prep, and ensure patient comfort. Familiarity with Dentrix and OSHA guidelines is a plus.

Join a team with over 20 years of experience, strong patient care focus, and opportunities for training. This position offers a stable career path in a supportive office environment with modern technology.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• VA x-ray certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, and educate throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to provide quality care.
• Take and process X-rays and diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures in accordance with state dental practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and records keeping.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Dental procedures knowledge

HIPAA awareness

Education

Dental assisting certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant for LWSS Family Dentistry of Chesapeake. You’ll support clinicians, take X-rays, manage room prep, and ensure patient comfort. Familiarity with Dentrix and OSHA guidelines is a plus.

Join a team with over 20 years of experience, strong patient care focus, and opportunities for training. This position offers a stable career path in a supportive office environment with modern technology.