Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental·Sarasota, Florida
Heartland Dental·Sarasota, Florida
The Dental Assistant will be responsible for greeting and welcoming patients, maintaining their comfort, and providing necessary education throughout treatment while conducting thorough reviews of patient health histories. Key duties include taking and processing x-rays, providing superior four-handed chairside assistance during procedures, and utilizing Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
Dental Assistant, Sarasota FL The Smile Centre Location is 5899 Whitfield Ave Sarasota 34243, Florida is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.
Experience needed.
Must be fluent in fabricating temporaries.
Experience w/dentures preferred Work Schedule - No Weekends!
Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm 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 in 1,900+ dental offices.
Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve.
Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies.
All Heartland Dental 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!
Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.
More about the role 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 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 Smile Centre - Sarasota FL The Smile Centre, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Join a 10 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community You will be joining a growing co that truly cares about their staff!
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. 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 satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position 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 As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, 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.
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 in over 1,800 dental offices.
Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve.
Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy.
All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.
At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which 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.
Candidates must possess a working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology, along with experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment, with preference given to those with 1+ years of dental experience and Dentrix software familiarity. Certification requirements depend on state dental practice acts, and excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
Market context
Florida dental practices commonly seek assistants with formal training, CPR, and state-required credentials, along with hands-on experience in chairside support or dental technology. Competition is often strongest for candidates who can show both clinical readiness and familiarity with patient flow, sterilization, and office procedures. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm your certifications match the posting before applying.
