Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Sanford

Overview

Dental Assistant role at Heartland Dental with Terracina Dental Care in Sanford, FL. Front office experience is REQUIRED. Mon/Tues: 7:30am-4pm; Wed/Thu: 6:30am-4pm; some Fridays. No weekends.

Terracina Dental Care 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures, in accordance with the state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record-keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms with safety protocols in accordance with OSHA and CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Front loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

About Terracina Dental Care

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

• Join a 9-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Our team-focused dental office is located on W. State Rd 46 in Sanford
• Join an energetic and welcoming team!

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions; not applicable in FL & TN

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care