Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Phoenix

Dental Assistant

Deer Valley Family Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

• Join a 9‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community.
• Hard‑working, fast‑paced, goal‑oriented team atmosphere.
• Full‑time schedule: Monday 9:00‑2:00; Tuesday/Wednesday 10:00‑6:00; Thursday/Friday 7:00‑2:00; No weekends.
• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications.
• Location: 19636 N. 27th Avenue, Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

• 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant required.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
• Dental assisting school certification in AZ and RHS certification required.
• Experience with Kodak and iTero.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.
• Quick learner who can receive feedback well.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training required; must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

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 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.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey; 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 (e.g., 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 providers and the team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO.
• Front‑loaded education and training to develop to your full potential.
• Part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that offers unlimited growth potential.

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year.
• Tuberculosis (TB) test required for all new hires in dental office positions; test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process.

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. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy.

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.