Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Town of Florida

Overview

Smiles at Lakewood Ranch is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. This role supports the dental office ecosystem and is aligned with Heartland Dental’s commitment to patient-first care, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment
• Review patient health history to support quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (e.g., iTero 3D scanner, digital photography)
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms with adherence to safety protocols and OSHA & CDC guidelines
• 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 and growth potential

About Smiles at Lakewood Ranch

Smiles at Lakewood Ranch, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients it serves. The team thrives on collaboration, communication, and community.

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 if required by state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for job-related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required; ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

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 at times
• 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); test arranged during pre-employment process

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 collaborate to deliver high-quality care and experiences.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values and promoting diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment protections under federal, state, and local laws.