Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant, Leesburg FL

South Leesburg Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Address: 27417 US Hwy 27, Leesburg FL 34748

New Dental Assistant Graduate considered.

Work Schedule – No Weekends!! Monday through Friday 7:30am‑5:00pm

• 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 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 (i.e., 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 a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment.
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of PHI access and regular HIPAA training will be required.

• 1+ year 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 of 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.
• Tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions; the test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process.

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.