About the position
Dental Care at Wellen Park is a brand new dental office coming to North Port, FL and we're looking for a few Dental Assistants to join us! 1+ year of chairside dental assisting experience is preferred. Florida EFDA certifications required. Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. up to 40 hours. Candidates will need to be flexible with their availability. Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture. As a Dental Assistant, you'll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. 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.
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.
Requirements
- FL EFDA certifications.
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- 1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
- Dentrix or other dental software experience.
- Dental assisting school certification.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits including health insurance.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Six paid holidays.
- PTO (paid time off).
- Front loaded education and training.
- 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.
