Dental Assistant

Overview

Dental Assistant role at Heartland Dental, Deltona, FL. GREAT opportunity to join a GREAT company. Mon-Fri 7:30am to 4:30pm. No weekends. Dental assisting experience is REQUIRED.

Dental Care of Delton is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Heartland Dental supports the office and team with a culture that emphasizes learning, teamwork, and patient-first care.

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded education and training, providing 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 provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Dental Care of Delton, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 14-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Our team-focused dental office is located on Saxon Blvd in Deltoona
• Join an energetic team in a welcoming environment

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide 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 adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience 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
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for job functions; regular HIPAA training required; must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

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

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training periodically throughout the year
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in the state of FL & TN)

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and DC in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy while benefiting from Heartland’s systems and shared services. Heartland is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunity in employment.