Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant, Lecanto FL Work Schedule – No Weekends! Monday 8:00am–5:00pm, Tuesday 7:00am–7:00pm, Wednesday 8:00am–5:00pm, Thursday 7:00am–7:00pm, Friday 8:00am–5:00pm. 1 hour lunch. Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia. Each supported office is unique to its community. More About The Role 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 supported dentists during a wide variety of 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, and place and expedite orders as needed. Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow. What You’ll Gain Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO. Front‑loaded education and training to develop to 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. About Summit View Dental Care, Lecanto FL Summit View Dental Care is a unique office within the Heartland Dental network, focused on community care. Join a 10‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community. You will be joining a growing company that truly cares about its staff. Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology. Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment. Dental assistant certification and/or X‑ray certification if required under the state dental practice act. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training and PHI protection required. Preferred Experience 1+ year of experience in a dental setting. Experience with Dentrix or other dental software. Dental assisting school certification. Physical Requirements Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Prolonged periods sitting and standing. Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times. Availability to attend virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year. TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions (standard requirement; not applicable in FL & TN). Who is Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia. All supported doctors work toward delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences. At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values that 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr