Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

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University Family Dentistry is hiring a Certified Dental Assistant

We are looking for a candidate with at least one year of experience in a general dentistry office, who brings professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to patient care. Familiarity with Dentrix practice management software and Kodak imaging systems is preferred, as these tools are integral to our daily operations. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-focused environment where your skills will make a meaningful impact.

We understand that you work hard, which is why each supported location provides an excellent compensation and benefits package. Additional benefits:

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
• Vision care support
• Life insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• 6 paid holidays off
• Team-focused, uplifting and educational work culture
• Potential for 2 weeks vacation available

As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant at a Heartland Dental supported office, you will organize and maintain lab equipment, take and develop X-rays, and provide comprehensive post-operative dental procedures to patients.

• Taking and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs
• Assisting the dentist in managing dental emergencies
• Improving your clinical skills through continuing education and training opportunities offered by Heartland Dental

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

As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you must have a positive and outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, excellent patient care skills and strong organizational skills.

• Superior working 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

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. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.