Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental·Virginia Beach, Virginia
Heartland Dental·Virginia Beach, Virginia
The Dental Assistant will be responsible for welcoming patients, ensuring their comfort, providing necessary education, and conducting thorough reviews of patient health histories to support quality care delivery. Key duties include taking and processing diagnostic assessments like x-rays, providing superior four-handed chairside assistance during procedures, and managing treatment room preparation according to safety protocols.
Dental Assistant Suffolk Complete Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.
Tuesday-Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm and Friday 7:30am-2:00pm 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 Suffolk Complete Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Join a 11 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
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 thriving in a fast-paced, customer-centric setting. Depending on state regulations, dental assistant and/or x-ray certification may be required, alongside excellent communication and organizational skills.
Market context
In Virginia, dental assistant roles are commonly sought in private practices, group dental offices, and specialty clinics, where dependable clinical support helps keep patient flow on schedule. This role is competitive because employers look for candidates with the right certifications, dental terminology knowledge, hands-on equipment skills, and strong communication in a team setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credential fit and highlight time management experience in your application.
