Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Jacksonville

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Overview

Tamaya Dental Care is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant with 2–3 years of post‑graduate experience to join our dedicated team. This full‑time role offers 40 hours per week in a supportive, patient‑focused environment. We value our team and offer a competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, 401K, and comprehensive health coverage. If you’re ready to grow your career in a practice that prioritizes excellence and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental belongs to a network that provides administrative support to over 3,000 dental practices. We foster a strong teamwork culture and focus on patient care and continuous learning. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state‑of‑the‑art technology and support in a patient‑first environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, 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 strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Qualified Candidates

Ideal candidates will:

• Have working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Have experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment.
• Possess dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification if required under the state dental practice act.
• Exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Undergo regular HIPAA training and maintain PHI safeguards.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
• Dental assisting school certification.

Physical Requirements

• Perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual and in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year.
• Pass a tuberculosis (TB) test – required for new hires in dental office positions.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO.
• Front‑loaded education and training to develop your full potential.
• Secure position within a 20+ year industry‑leading organization with unlimited growth potential.

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. All Heartland Dental supported doctors retain clinical autonomy; we unite by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

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.