Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Venice

Overview

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Jacaranda Dental Care in Venice, FL is a thriving office looking for a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team. We prefer an experienced DA, but we're willing to consider new grad DAs. Having a positive attitude and being open to feedback and learning are essential. Successful completion of dental assistant school and externships/shadowing are required if candidates are new grad DAs. Current FL EFDA certifications are required.

Work Schedule: 4 day work week. Tuesday 6:30-4:30; Wednesday 7:30-5:30; Thursday 8:30-6:30; Friday 6:30-4:30. Candidates will need to be flexible with their availability; schedule is subject to change to accommodate the doctors schedules.

Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will 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, team cohesion, and puts patients first. You’ll enjoy state-of-the-art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged. Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

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 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 the state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment room with safety protocols following 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 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 offering a stable career with growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for job duties; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards 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 occasionally
• Occasional virtual or in-person training sessions
• TB test may be required for new hires in dental offices; not applicable in FL & TN

Heartland Dental is committed to living our core values and providing equal opportunity in employment. We provide protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.