Dental Assistant

Schedule

Monday/Wednesday 7:30 AM-5:00 PM, Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 AM-3:00 PM, and occasional Fridays as needed.

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who support the business and clinical needs of each office and foster a strong team‑building culture. As a Dental Assistant at Palmetto Dental, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

• Greet and welcome patients, sustain 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 dentists during 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, place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Front‑loaded education and training, giving you the opportunity to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

• Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community.
• We are a fun and compassionate group of dental professionals.
• Our office is located off of Hutchison Boulevard, near the Walmart.

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental‑assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to PHI necessary for job‑related functions; will receive HIPAA training and must protect PHI.
• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.

• Perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
• 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.
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions; test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process. Not applicable in FL & TN.

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.