Dental Assistant: Tech-Forward Care & Growth Opportunity

Heartland Dental; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Heights Dental Center in Harker Heights, TX is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team. You will work with Dentrix, provide four-handed chairside support, and ensure patient comfort throughout procedures.

A strong emphasis on accuracy, hygiene, and patient education helps us maintain high-quality care. As part of Heartland Dental, you’ll have access to professional development, safety protocols, and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state law.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and PHI protection awareness.
• Dentrix experience or equivalent dental software familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Greet and educate patients throughout treatment and ensure comfort.
• Review health history to tailor quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments.
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dentists.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Manage supplies, inventory, and place expeditious orders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Patient care focus

Team player

HIPAA compliance

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Heights Dental Center in Harker Heights, TX is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team. You will work with Dentrix, provide four-handed chairside support, and ensure patient comfort throughout procedures.

A strong emphasis on accuracy, hygiene, and patient education helps us maintain high-quality care. As part of Heartland Dental, you’ll have access to professional development, safety protocols, and a collaborative team culture.