Part-Time Dental Assistant — Four-Handed Dentistry & Growth

Heartland Dental LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Smile Design Fletcher is seeking a Part-time Dental Assistant to join Heartland Dental’s network of supported offices in the Tampa area. You will greet patients, review health histories, and assist dentists with procedures while maintaining strict safety and PHI standards.

Ideal candidates have dental assistant or x-ray certification and experience in fast-paced settings, with strong communication and organizational skills. Dentrix experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• If required by state practice act, dental assistant and/or x-ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and PHI protection are required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients at the start of their dental journey and educate throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process X-rays and diagnostic assessments (e.g., iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dentists during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.

Skills

Dental procedures

Customer service

HIPAA training

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Smile Design Fletcher is seeking a Part-time Dental Assistant to join Heartland Dental’s network of supported offices in the Tampa area. You will greet patients, review health histories, and assist dentists with procedures while maintaining strict safety and PHI standards.

Ideal candidates have dental assistant or x-ray certification and experience in fast-paced settings, with strong communication and organizational skills. Dentrix experience is a plus.