Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Venice

Dental Assistant – Heartland Dental (Venice, FL)

Full‑time position: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Tuesday–Friday.

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental believes in providing exceptional lifetime care for patients by growing team members who support both clinical and business needs. As a Dental Assistant, you will work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. You’ll be surrounded by camaraderie and continuous learning, supported by state‑of‑the‑art technology.

More About The Role

• Greet and welcome patients, sustain comfort, and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct thorough review of patient 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 procedures, in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room following strict safety protocols and OSHA/CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and 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 – health insurance, retirement savings plan, six paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Front‑loaded education and training to help you reach your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience and unlimited growth potential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.
• Certification as a dental assistant and/or x‑ray certification, if required by state law.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Background in PHI protection and regular HIPAA training.

Preferred Experience

• At least one year of experience in a dental setting.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
• Certification from a dental assisting school.

Physical Requirements

• Perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability for virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year.
• Tuberculosis (TB) test required for all new hires in dental office positions; completed prior to start of employment.

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support to over 3,000 doctors in more than 1,800 dental offices across 39 states and the District of Columbia. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and lead their practices, while we unite them around a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we are 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.