Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Winter Garden

Overview

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at Heartland Dental in Winter Garden, FL. This is a great opportunity to join a company with state-of-the-art technology and a supportive team culture. Dental assisting experience is REQUIRED. Schedule: Mon–Thu (Fri as needed). Enjoy a 4-day work week with no weekends.

Why Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental provides non-clinical administrative support across supported offices. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and patient-centered care.

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
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior 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 room with safety protocols and follow OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed
• Collaborate with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement 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 growth potential

Minimum 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
• HIPAA training, ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year(s) of dental setting experience
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software
• Dental assisting school certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged sitting/standing
• Lift/carry up to 45 pounds
• Occasional virtual or in-person training participation
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN per policy)

About Heartland Dental: Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to thousands of doctors across multiple states. All Heartland Dental supported doctors retain clinical autonomy, united by a shared commitment to delivering high-quality dental care.