Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Edgewood Family 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 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, and sustain patient comfort while providing appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order 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 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, 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.

Edgewood Family Dentistry is a unique office that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community.

• Join a 7‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community.
• Looking for a strong team player with prior dental experience.

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment.
• If required by state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required and individual 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 satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods 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.
• New hires must complete a tuberculosis (TB) test before starting employment. This is a standard requirement for dental office positions 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 FL & TN.

Heartland Dental provides non‑clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices.

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.