Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Destin

Overview

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The Center for Cosmetic Dentistry - Destin is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Schedule: Tuesday/Wednesday 7:30am-4pm and Thursday/Friday 7:30am-3pm.

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.

More About The Role

• 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 provide 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 and follow OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/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 that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

About The Center For Cosmetic Dentistry - Destin

The Center for Cosmetic Dentistry - Destin is unique to the community and the patients they serve. It thrives on collaboration, communication, and community, with training available for the right person. Located near the Destin Commons shopping area.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically
• TB test required for new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN)

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to doctors across multiple states and offices. All Heartland Dental supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and share a common goal: delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to communities served. Heartland Dental is committed to equal opportunity in employment.