Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental • St. Augustine, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Aviles Dental Care is seeking a dedicated and experienced Dental Assistant with at least one year of post‑graduation experience to join our patient‑focused practice. This full‑time role offers a steady weekly schedule — Monday through Wednesday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. We provide a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, making this an excellent opportunity for a motivated assistant looking to grow in a supportive, high‑quality clinical environment. If you’re reliable, skilled, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we’d love to meet you.
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! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• 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
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as 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 (i.e., 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, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed