Dental Assistant

Center for Exceptional Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

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 more than 1,900 dental offices. Each supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve, and clinical leaders retain full autonomy while uniting under a common goal of delivering high‑quality dental care and patient experiences.

• 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 (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

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Front‑loaded education and training, providing opportunities 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

• Join a 9‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Ideal location
• Collaborative, positive environment

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment
• Dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification (if required under the state dental practice act)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Regular HIPAA training with adherence to PHI protection and data safeguards

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

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year
• TB test required for new hires in dental office positions, except none applicable in FL & TN

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. Each supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are leaders of their practice, retaining clinical autonomy. All supported doctors share the common goal of delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences to their communities.

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.