Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

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Schedule:

Monday‑Wednesday 7:30 am–5:00 pm, Thursday 7:30 am–4:00 pm, and Friday 7:30 am–1:00 pm.

Pelican Park Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant you will support the clinical treatment care of our patients, maintain patient comfort, soothe upset patients, listen to their needs and educate them on dental procedures. You will also manage clinical supplies, work efficiently to maintain the supported dentist’s schedule and adhere to all OSHA and company safety policies.

• 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

Heartland Dental’s network of supported locations invests heavily in your professional and personal growth and offers many opportunities for leadership and further advancement. Our network is expected to double in size within the next five to seven years, creating new opportunities.

• Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community.
• Our team is welcoming, connected, and proud of the family atmosphere that we provide for patients.
• We are located between the Green Leaves and Cherry Creek subdivisions, near the intersection of Lonesome Road and Highway 190.

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

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.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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. The test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided.

Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.