Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Upper Dublin Township

Dental Assistant – Heartland Dental

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at Heartland Dental. This is a full‑time position (Monday 7:30 am‑7 pm, Tuesday 7:30 am‑7 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am‑5 pm). Salary is $20‑24 per hour based on experience, with benefits.

Why Heartland Dental?

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

More About The Role

• Greet and welcome patients at the start of their dental journey, maintain 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 the treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with the 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, giving you the opportunity to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that offers a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.
• If required by the state dental practice act, dental‑assistant certification and/or X‑ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; HIPAA training will be required and PHI protection and data safeguards must be maintained.

Preferred Experience

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation; accommodations may be made for disabilities.
• 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 throughout the year.
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions; it will be arranged during the pre‑employment process and completed before starting employment. Not applicable in FL & TN.

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.