Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Tampa

Overview

Cross Creek Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Heartland Dental provides supported offices with a strong team culture that places patients first and encourages learning and collaboration.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology and receive support from a collaborative team, with opportunities for professional growth and excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment
• Review patient health history to inform quality care
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice acts
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms with adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory, place and expedite orders as needed
• Collaborate with providers and the 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 to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and potential for growth

About

Cross Creek Dental Care, 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 in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification if required by state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI for job-related functions; regular HIPAA training is required; 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 with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Occasional attendance at virtual or in-person training sessions
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL and TN)

Company Information

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and DC in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and share a common goal of delivering high-quality dental care and experiences.

We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and comply with federal, state, and local laws protecting applicants and employees.