Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Position Overview

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant Dental Care at Eagle Landing is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant with 2–3 years of experience to join our dedicated team full‑time. If you're passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, we’d love to meet you. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401K, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and comprehensive health benefits.

Come be part of a practice that values professionalism, growth, and a positive workplace culture.

If you are a reliable and positive individual looking for career satisfaction and continuing educational opportunities, join our team! A Heartland Dental supported office is seeking a friendly Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to support the clinical treatment care of our patients. As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you will play a large role in the provision of effective and trustworthy dental services.

You will sustain 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.

• Organize and maintain lab equipment.
• Take and develop X‑rays.
• Provide comprehensive post‑operative dental procedures to patients.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Assist the dentist in managing dental emergencies.
• Improve clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities offered by Heartland Dental.

• 2–3 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Positive and outgoing personality.
• Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent patient care skills.
• 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.

• 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.

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

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.