Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Tulsa

Overview

Lifetime Dentistry of South Tulsa, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice, is looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our team. This position offers a full benefits package, a 4-day onboarding/intro period, no nights or weekends, and quarterly bonus potential. Expected full-time work hours: Monday 7:30am-4:00pm; Tuesday & Wednesday 6:30am-3:00pm; Thursday 8:45am-6:00pm; one Friday per month rotated 9:00am-2:00pm (hours subject to change).

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology and a supportive team focused on patient care and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from 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) during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols (OSHA & CDC)
• Manage supply and inventory; place and expedite orders as needed
• Collaborate with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and optimize office workflow

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Oklahoma Dental Permit
• Oklahoma X-Ray Certification
• 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• Ability to protect PHI; regular HIPAA training; understand minimum PHI access requirements
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environments; strong communication and organizational skills
• Team player; adaptable to changing conditions
• Microsoft Office Suite experience

Preferred Experience

• Dentrix or other dental software experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged sitting and standing
• Lift/carry up to 45 pounds
• Occasional availability for virtual or in-person training sessions

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to over 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia. Each supported office is unique to its community and patients. All Heartland Dental supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and share a commitment to delivering high-quality dental care.

Heartland Dental values diversity and inclusion and provides equal opportunity in employment in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.