Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Join a collaborative and motivating team in Tallahassee. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; no late nights or weekends required.

This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

About This Office

Comprehensive Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• We are known for providing a welcoming, patient-focused experience where quality care and strong relationships come first.
• Check out our reviews! Our patients frequently highlight our team's friendly, compassionate approach, clear communication, and ability to make even anxious patients feel comfortable and cared for.
• Dr. Lauren Pettis offers a full range of dental services using modern technology while maintaining a warm, community-centered atmosphere.
• For team members, this creates an environment where collaboration, professionalism, and patient care are valued equally.
• Our supportive team that takes pride in delivering excellent experiences, building lasting patient relationships, and helping people feel confident in their smiles every day.

What our team is looking for:

• A Florida x-ray certificate is required
• We are willing to train a new DA graduate if they have hands-on patient care experience
• Team player, self motivated, kind, honest, efficient, and patient-focused
• Ability to multitask
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Experience working in a patient- or customer-centered environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Experience

• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification