Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Wimauma

Dental Assistant – Wimauma, FL

Join Heartland Dental’s team as a Dental Assistant in Wimauma, FL. This role supports daily clinical operations, promotes patient education, and partners with the provider to deliver high‑quality care.

Work Schedule

Monday–Thursday 7:30 am–5 pm; Friday off (as needed). No weekends.

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental fosters a collaborative culture that encourages learning, team cohesion, and patient‑first care. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that values continuous learning and supports professional growth.

More About The Role

• Greet and welcome patients, sustain comfort, and provide education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of patient health history to provide quality care.
• Take and process x‑rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance (four‑handed dentistry) during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, place and 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working 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 PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training required; protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year 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 lift and carry up to 45 lb at times.
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year.
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions; completed prior to starting employment.

Who Is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 offices. Each supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

EEO Statement

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