Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Jacksonville

Overview

Dental Care Beyond Smiles is seeking a talented, EFDA-certified Dental Assistant to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. Our practice blends cosmetic dentistry with general dental care, offering Botox treatments, smile makeovers, and comprehensive oral health solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient experiences in a modern, welcoming environment. If you're passionate about aesthetics, detail-oriented, and ready to grow in a fast-paced, innovative setting, we’d love to meet you.

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.

As a Dental Assistant, 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 appropriate 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 following 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 / Benefits

• 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 working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment


• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification if required under state practice act


• Excellent communication and organizational skills


• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards 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


• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically


• TB test 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 services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy, and all are united by delivering high-quality dental care and experiences.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.