Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Sarasota

Overview

Dental Assistant role at Heartland Dental. Southside Village Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who 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.

What you’ll gain includes competitive benefits, front loaded education and training, and the opportunity to be part of a stable company with growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Review 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

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, 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 for job functions with HIPAA training and data safeguards

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year(s) 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
• Lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Occasional virtual or in-person training sessions throughout the year
• TB test as part of pre-employment; not applicable in FL & TN

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Front loaded education and training to develop potential
• Stable company with 20+ years of industry experience and growth potential

About Southside Village Dental Care: Southside Village Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Join an 8-person team that thrives on collaboration and community. Schedule: Monday-Wednesday 7:30a-5:00p, Thursday 6:30a-4:00p and 2 Fridays a month 7:30a-2:00pm.

Equal opportunity employer statement: Heartland Dental is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides equal opportunity in employment in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.