Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental services for dependents

Vision care

Job summary

Coolidge Court Dental Care in Tallahassee is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) to support clinical treatment and patient comfort. The role emphasizes developing skills in a Heartland Dental supported office environment with access to extensive training and growth opportunities.

The position offers a Monday-Thursday schedule (7:30am-5:00pm) with a four-day work week, competitive benefits, and opportunities to advance within a growing network of Heartland Dental supported offices.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of chairside dental assisting in a general dentistry setting.
• EDDA certificate required or equivalent.
• Experience using iTero and Dentrix preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Ability to build rapport with patients and handle diverse cases.

Responsibilities

• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Assist the dentist in managing dental emergencies and routine care.
• Maintain equipment and participate in continuing education and training.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient care

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

EDDA certificate

Tools

iTero

Dentrix

Job description

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant

Coolidge Court Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm; enjoy a four day work week and long weekends!

Why join a Heartland Dental supported office?

If you are a reliable and positive individual looking for career satisfaction and continuing educational opportunities, join our team! A Heartland Dental supported office is seeking a friendly Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to support the clinical treatment care of our patients. As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you will play a large role in the provision of effective and trustworthy dental services. You will sustain patient comfort, soothe upset patients, listen to their needs and educate them on dental procedures. You will also manage clinical supplies, work efficiently to maintain the supported dentist’s schedule and adhere to all OSHA and company safety policies.

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.

Benefits:

We understand that you work hard, which is why each supported location provides an excellent compensation and benefits package. Additionally, Heartland Dental’s extensive training and continuing education opportunities are unparalleled and exceed industry norms. Each supported location invests heavily in your professional and personal growth and wants to see you succeed. If your career ambitions include leadership and further advancement, our network of supported locations offer many opportunities to help you meet your goals. Heartland Dental’s network of supported locations is expected to double in size within the next five to seven years and new opportunities will be created to support that growth.

Additional benefits:

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus labfees
• Vision care support
• Life insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• 6 paid holidays off
• Team-focused, uplifting and educational work culture
• Potential for 2 weeks vacation available

As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant at a Heartland Dental supported office, you will organize and maintain lab equipment, take and develop X-rays and provide comprehensive post-operative dental procedures to patients.

About Coolidge Court Dental Care

Coolidge Court Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Loved by our patients: We're a busy, well-established Tallahassee practice with a 4.7-star rating from 794 reviews. Our patients count on us for personal, compassionate care in a comfortable, welcoming office.
• Doctors who invest in you: You'll work alongside Dr. Omar Barbosa Nunez, who has extra training in implant procedures, implant-supported dentures and single-tooth implants. You'll also work with Dr. Adelle Sabery, who is trained in Invisalign® and whose mission is "to ease pain, restore confidence through healthy smiles." Both doctors are active members of the American Dental Association and the Florida Dental Association.
• Grow your clinical skills: You'll assist with a wide range of dentistry, including dental implants, bone grafting, extractions, root canals and pulpotomies. You'll also help with bridges, dentures, veneers, bonding, Invisalign® and sedation dentistry. Every day brings something new to learn.
• Small, close-knit team: We're a tight group of assistants and front office team members who back each other up, share what we know and work toward the same goal: giving every patient a smile they love.
• Work-life balance: We're looking for someone Monday-Thursday, so your weekends are always yours.
• Supported by Heartland Dental: You get the feel of a hometown office, backed by strong benefits, continuing education and real career growth.

Additional responsibilities of the Expanded Duties Dental Assistant include:

• Taking and recording medical and dental histories and patient vitalsigns
• Assisting the dentist in managing dental emergencies
• Improving your clinical skills and acumen through participation incontinuing education and training opportunities offered by HeartlandDental

Requirements:

Job Requirement - Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant:

As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you must have a positive and outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, excellent patient care skills and strong organizational skills.

What our team is looking for:

• 1+ years of experience assisting chairside in a general dentistry setting
• EDDA certificate
• Experience using the iTero and Dentrix
• Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Good manual dexterity
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs

We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.

We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

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.