Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join their new office in May 2025. This role offers a $2,000 signing bonus and full benefits, including medical insurance and extensive training opportunities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and experience in dental assisting. Join a supportive team focused on professional growth and patient care.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Extensive training and continuing education opportunities

Free dental services for yourself and dependents

401(K) retirement plan

6 paid holidays

Potential for 2 weeks vacation

Qualifications

• Positive, outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional patient care skills and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain lab equipment.
• Take and develop X-rays.
• Assist in managing dental emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Computer proficiency

Education

Dental assisting school certificate

Job description

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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant – EFDA

$2,000 Signing Bonus & Full Benefits Included!

We pride ourselves in creating happy, healthy smiles and are excited to announce the opening of our new office in May 2025! We are looking to expand our team with an experienced EFDA.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Extensive training and continuing education opportunities
• Support for professional growth and advancement
• Potential to double in size within 5-7 years, creating new opportunities

Additional Benefits:

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain lab equipment
• Take and develop X-rays
• Provide comprehensive post-operative dental procedures
• Record medical and dental histories and vital signs
• Assist in managing dental emergencies
• Participate in continuing education and training

Requirements:

• Positive, outgoing personality with excellent communication skills
• Exceptional patient care skills and organizational abilities
• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Good manual dexterity
• Computer proficiency and adaptability to new programs
• Ability to travel for training (at least once every other month, overnight occasionally)
• Dental assisting school certificate (a plus)
• Previous dental practice experience (a plus)

Additional Information:

• Full-time or part-time hours (30-40 hours/week)
• Supportive work environment focused on collaboration and community
• Standard TB test required prior to employment (except in FL & TN)
• Equal opportunity employer