Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant | Dental Care of West Melbourne

Dental Care of West Melbourne is seeking a motivated and team-oriented Dental Assistant to join our growing practice! We are looking for a candidate with at least 1 year of dental assisting experience who is eager to continue learning and developing their skills in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Minimum of 1 year of dental assisting experience
• Familiarity with Dentrix and iTero is a plus
• Foundational knowledge of taking dental X-rays
• Comfortable assisting chairside, including suctioning and patient support
• Experience with or understanding of temporary crown procedures
• Positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented mindset

At Dental Care of West Melbourne, we take pride in fostering a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and growth
. Our experienced team is passionate about developing talent and offers on-the-job training and mentorship to help you expand your skills and build a successful career in dentistry.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow with a supportive team that values continuous learning and exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you!

More about the role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as 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, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays,and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded education and training, providing youtheopportunity 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Preferred Experience

• 1+years of experience in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

Physical Requirements:

• 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 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
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a…