Dental Assistant

Overview Dental Assistant, Plant City FL Full-time Tuesday through Friday 7:30-5:00 and a part-time opening - 2 days per week - 7:30-5:00 Note - Dental Assistant experience required - 1+ year(s) About the Practice Plant City Dentistry, Plant City is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Address: 2313 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City FL 33563. Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental is the nation\'s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences. As a Dental Assistant , you’ll enjoy state-of-the-art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged. A hardworking and motivated candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve. 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 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 adherence to safety protocols and OSHA & CDC recommendations Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/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, six paid holidays, and PTO Front-loaded education and training to develop to your full potential Opportunity to be part of a stable company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and potential for growth Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state dental practice act Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards; HIPAA training as required Preferred Experience 1+ years of experience in a dental setting Dentrix or other dental software experience Dental assisting school certification Physical Requirements Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation Prolonged periods of sitting and standing Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for new hires in dental office positions and will be coordinated during pre-employment; not applicable in FL & TN About Heartland Dental Heartland Dental is the nation\'s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors share the goal of delivering high-quality dental care and experiences. Note: We are committed to diversity and inclusion and provide protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Heartland Dental