Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Full Time Position

Schedule:

Monday‑Wednesday 7:30 am‑5 pm, Thursday 6:30 am‑3:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am‑12:30 pm
Salary range: $19–$23 per hour plus benefits.

Rolling Ridge Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

• Greet and welcome patients, sustain patient 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 a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare the treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and 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 paid time off.
• Front‑loaded education and training to develop your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience, offering 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.
• Regular HIPAA training required; must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

• 1+ year of experience in a dental setting.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
• Dental assisting school certification.

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.
• Completion of a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions, unless not applicable in the state of 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.