Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Riverview

Overview

Dental Assistant role at Heartland Dental in Riverview, FL.

Location: Dental Care at Summerfield Crossing, Riverview, FL (12926 S US Highway 301, Riverview, FL 33578). Schedule: Monday 9:30am–7:00pm, Tuesday 9:30am–7:00pm, Wednesday 7:30am–5:00pm, Thursday 7:30am–5:00pm, Friday 7:30am–2:00pm. Note: No weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, maintain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment
• Review patient health history to ensure 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 variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms with adherence to safety protocols following OSHA and CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place/expedite orders as needed
• Support providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• Dental assistant and/or x-ray certification as required by state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI for job-related functions; regular HIPAA training and PHI protection are required

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 virtual or in-person training sessions
• TB test required for new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN)

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Front-loaded education and training to develop potential
• Opportunity to be part of a company with over 20 years of experience and growth potential

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is a national dental support organization providing non-clinical administrative support to thousands of doctors across multiple states and offices. Each supported office is unique to its community and patients. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and share a common goal of delivering high-quality dental care.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and provide protections of federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws for all applicants.