Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Wimauma

Overview

Dental Assistant, Wimauma FL — Heartland Dental. Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:30am–5:00pm with Friday off. No weekends.

Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental aims to provide exceptional lifetime care by hiring and growing team members who 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, teamwork, and putting patients first.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, maintain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to support quality care
• 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 state dental practice acts
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment room with safety protocols and follow OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels; place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with 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 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 certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• HIPAA training compliance and ability to protect PHI

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year(s) 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 occasionally
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN)

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation\'s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy, and all Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a goal of delivering high-quality care to the communities served.

Heartland Dental is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides protections of federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws for all employees and applicants.

Note: This description reflects the position as advertised and does not guarantee employment or imply any contractual obligation.