Dental Assistant

Role Overview

Woodland Family Dental Care is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our caring, patient‑focused team. If you’re dependable, team‑oriented, and love providing excellent patient care, we’d love to connect with you.

$22.00 – $25.00 per hour (based on experience)

• Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM

(Schedule subject to change based on practice needs.)

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team‑building culture. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. You’ll enjoy state‑of‑the‑art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support.

This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate 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 strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the 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 (paid time off)
• Front‑loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of an established company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

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

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment
• Certification as a dental assistant and/or x‑ray certification, if required under the state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Regular HIPAA training and the ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

• 1+ years 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. 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 is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

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.