Dental Assistant — Tech-Driven Care & Growth

Heartland; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; 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 to join Oak Valley Dental Care in Killeen, TX. The ideal candidate will be confident, proactive, and proficient with iTero, Dentrix, and temporary crowns, delivering compassionate patient care.

You will support dentists with four-handed dentistry, manage patient records, take X-rays, and help maintain a safe, efficient clinical environment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with dental procedures and terminology
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Familiarity with HIPAA training and PHI protection

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate them during treatment
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments with iTero and digital photography
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) during procedures
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA guidelines
• Manage supplies and inventory and place orders as needed
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and improve workflow

Skills

ITero experience

Four-handed dentistry

Dentrix proficiency

Education

Dental assisting certification

X-ray certification

Tools

iTero

Dentrix

Job description

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join Oak Valley Dental Care in Killeen, TX. The ideal candidate will be confident, proactive, and proficient with iTero, Dentrix, and temporary crowns, delivering compassionate patient care.

You will support dentists with four-handed dentistry, manage patient records, take X-rays, and help maintain a safe, efficient clinical environment in a fast-paced setting.