Dental Assistant - Temporary

Heartland; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Temporary Dental Assistant in Estero, FL for a short-term period from November 20th to November 30th, 2026. The role involves greeting patients, reviewing health histories, taking X-rays, and assisting dentists with chairside support across a variety of procedures.

You will use Dentrix for scheduling and records, uphold safety protocols, and ensure efficient office workflow. Prior dental assisting experience and relevant certifications are preferred for this

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• If required, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification per state act.

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 other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to dentists during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and records.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Customer-centric environment

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Temporary Dental Assistant

Dental Care at Grande Oak in Estero, FL is looking for a temporary Dental Assistant to join our team.

Time needed: November 20th to November 30th, 2026

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

About Dental Care at Grande Oak

Dental Care at Grande Oak, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join an 11-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• We're located near the intersection of Hwy 75 and Corkscrew R. in the Shoppes of Grand Oak.

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state of the art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

More about the role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paidholidays,and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded educationand training, providing youtheopportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ year of dental assisting experience
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Preferred Experience

• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person)periodically throughout the year
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiencesto the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.