Dental Assistant

Part-Time Dental Assistant Family Dental Care of South Bradenton is looking for a part time or experienced Dental Assistant to join our team. More about the role Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment. Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order 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 the 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 (paid time off). Front-loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential. Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential. About the Team Join a 7-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community. Energetic, family atmosphere and goal-oriented team. Work Schedule: Part-time, Monday‑Wednesday 8am‑4pm and Thursday 8:30am‑3pm. Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology. Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment. Required under state dental practice act: dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Access to PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training required; must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards. Preferred Experience More than 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 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. Required TB test for all new hires in dental office positions; 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 the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Heartland Dental LLC