Heartland Dental LLC is hiring: Dental Assistant in Clearwater

Dental Assistant

CC- Clearwater is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team-building culture. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

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

1. Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
2. Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
3. Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (e.g., iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
4. 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.
5. Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
6. Prepare treatment room following safety protocols and OSHA & CDC recommendations.
7. Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and expedite orders as needed.
8. Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

What You’ll Gain

1. Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, six paid holidays, and PTO.
2. Front-loaded education and training to develop your full potential.
3. Opportunity to be part of a stable company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and unlimited growth potential.

About

CC- Clearwater, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards, with regular HIPAA training.

Preferred Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in a dental setting.
• Dentrix or other dental software experience.
• Dental assisting school certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Prolonged sitting and standing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Availability for periodic virtual or in-person training sessions.
• A TB test is required prior to employment, except in FL & TN.

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the largest dental support organization in the nation, supporting over 3,000 doctors across 39 states and D.C., in more than 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and lead their practices, united by a common goal of delivering high-quality dental care and experiences.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity in employment.