Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Tyrone (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Free dental for you and dependents

Vision care

Life insurance

401(k) plan

6 holidays

Team culture

Vacation time

Job summary

Tyrone Family Dentistry, supported by Heartland Dental, is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) to join our team in Tyrone, GA. You will support clinical care, maintain patient comfort, manage supplies, and assist in emergencies while adhering to safety protocols.

The role offers opportunities for continuing education, a collaborative team environment, and potential for vacation time. Training may require travel and overnight stays. A dental assisting certificate is a plus.

Qualifications

• Positive, outgoing personality and excellent interpersonal communication.
• Solid knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Good manual dexterity and computer proficiency; able to learn new programs.
• Willingness to travel for training about every other month, including overnight stays.
• Dental assisting certificate is a plus.
• Previous dental practice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain lab equipment.
• Take and develop X-rays and provide post-operative care.
• Record medical and dental history and vital signs.
• Assist the dentist in managing dental emergencies.
• Participate in continuing education and training offered by Heartland Dental.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Dental procedures knowledge

Manual dexterity

Learning new software

Travel for training

Dental assisting cert

Dental experience

Education

Dental assisting certificate

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant

Tyrone Family Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Why Join Us

Heartland Dental supported offices provide career satisfaction and educational opportunities. As a dental assistant you will support clinical treatment care, maintain patient comfort, manage supplies, keep the dentist’s schedule, and adhere to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain lab equipment.
• Take and develop X‑rays and provide post‑operative care.
• Record medical and dental history and vital signs.
• Assist the dentist in managing dental emergencies.
• Participate in continuing education and training offered by Heartland Dental.

Requirements

• Positive, outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal communication.
• Superior knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Manual dexterity, computer proficiency, and ability to learn new programs.
• Fit to travel at least once every other month for training, sometimes overnight.
• Dental assisting school certificate is a plus.
• Previous dental practice experience is a plus.

Benefits

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

About Tyrone Family Dentistry

Tyrone Family Dentistry is a 6‑person team focused on collaboration, communication and community.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

As part of our commitment to a safe environment, a TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions, except in the state of FL & TN.

Company retains sole discretion to change duties at any time.