Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant - Full Time Position (Monday 7am-2pm, Tuesday 7am-5pm, Wednesday 8am-4pm, Thursday 7am-4pm). Salary Range $22-$25/hr based upon experience. Benefits include mandatory “Must be X-ray Certified”.

• Must be X-ray Certified

Penn Premier Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, offering non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and Washington, D.C. Each supported office operates independently within its community, but all share a commitment to delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

You will enjoy state‑of‑the‑art technology and a supportive team culture. Continuous learning is encouraged. Hard‑working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustaining comfort and providing 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, including iTero 3D scanner and digital photography.
• Provide superior chairside assistance (four‑handed dentistry) to dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice acts.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare the treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, placing and expediting orders as needed.
• Partner with 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 full potential.
• Part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that offers a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.
• If required under state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training required. Must protect PHI and maintain 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 sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual (or in‑person) training sessions periodically throughout the year.
• All new hires in dental office positions must undergo a tuberculosis (TB) test. This requirement is not 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 doctors across 39 states and Washington, D.C. Each supported office operates independently within its community, but all share a common goal of delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

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.