Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

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Welcome Bonus: $8,000

If you are a reliable and positive individual looking for career satisfaction and continuing educational opportunities, Heartland Dental invites you to join our team. As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you will support the clinical treatment care of our patients, sustain patient comfort, soothe upset patients, listen to their needs and educate them on dental procedures. You will also manage clinical supplies, work efficiently to keep the scheduled dentist’s appointments, and adhere to all OSHA and company safety policies.

The expected schedule for this position is Monday – Thursday, 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Organize and maintain lab equipment.
• Take and develop X‑rays.
• Provide comprehensive post‑operative dental procedures to patients.
• Sustain patient comfort and soothe upset patients.
• Manage clinical supplies and work efficiently to keep the dentist’s schedule.
• Assist the dentist in managing dental emergencies.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Improve clinical skills through continuing education and training opportunities.

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an expanded duties dental assistant in a general dentistry setting.
• Positive and outgoing personality.
• Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent patient care and strong organizational skills.
• Superior knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to travel at least once every other month for training, occasionally overnight.
• Dental assisting school certificate is a plus.
• Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus.

• Medical and prescription drug insurance.
• Free dental services for yourself and dependents (minus lab fees).
• Vision care support.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Six paid holidays off.
• Team‑focused, uplifting and educational work culture.
• Potential for two weeks vacation.

Clarksville Family Dentistry, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community.
• A fast‑paced, family‑oriented environment.
• An office with modern technology and systems in place.

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.

We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided.

Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.