Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Fort Worth

Overview

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Location: Fort Worth, TX

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work with state of the art technology in a supportive team environment, delivering high-quality patient care and supporting continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, maintaining patient comfort and providing education throughout treatment
• Review patient health history to support quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to dentists during a wide range of procedures in accordance with state practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms with adherence to safety protocols per OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supplies and inventory; place and expedite orders as needed
• Collaborate with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• Dental assistant and/or x-ray certification as required by state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to protecting PHI and maintaining data safeguards; HIPAA training required

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year 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
• Occasional travel for virtual or in-person trainings
• TB test required for all new hires in dental offices (not applicable in FL & TN)

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to thousands of doctors across many states. Our supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and share a common goal: delivering high-quality dental care and patient experiences.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and to equal opportunity in employment for all applicants and employees.

Compensation and 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 for stable career growth with an established company

Note: This description reflects the current role; for application status, refer to Heartland Dental’s official listings.