Dental Assistant

Join Heartland Dental as a Dental Assistant at Bear Branch Family Dentistry.

Heartland Dental believes in exceptional lifetime care for patients by hiring and growing team members who support each office’s business and clinical needs. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll be part of a culture that encourages learning, teamwork, and puts patients first.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustaining patient comfort and providing 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 (e.g., four‑handed dentistry) to dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice laws.
• 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, 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 PTO.
• Front‑loaded education and training, allowing you to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience and unlimited growth potential.

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.
• If required under state law, dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ready to protect PHI and complete regular HIPAA training, maintaining data safeguards.

• At least 1 year in a dental setting.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
• Dental assisting school certification.

• Perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation; accommodations available for disabilities.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Attend virtual (or in‑person) training sessions periodically.
• Complete a TB test prior to starting; not required 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 the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

This is a full‑time position.