Expanded Duties Dental Assistant - Heartland Dental - Gainesville, FL

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant Full‑Time Dental Assistant Opportunity at Tower Dental Associates Tower Dental Associates is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join their dedicated team in a full‑time role, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate is confident, skilled in four‑handed dentistry, and brings a polished, reassuring chairside manner to every patient interaction. Familiarity with Dentrix is preferred, and a passion for continued learning is a strong plus—this practice values growth, collaboration, and maintaining an exceptional office atmosphere. If you’re looking to contribute your expertise in a supportive, education‑focused environment, this position offers a rewarding next step in your dental career. Benefits: We understand that you work hard, which is why each supported location provides an excellent compensation and benefits package. Additionally, Heartland Dental’s extensive training and continuing education opportunities are unparalleled and exceed industry norms. Each supported location invests heavily in your professional and personal growth and wants to see you succeed. If your career ambitions include leadership and further advancement, our network of supported locations offer many opportunities to help you meet your goals. Heartland Dental’s network of supported locations is expected to double in size within the next five to seven years and new opportunities will be created to support that growth. Additional benefits: Medical and prescription drug insurance Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees Vision care support Life insurance 401(K) retirement plan 6 paid holidays off Team-focused, uplifting and educational work culture Potential for 2 weeks vacation available As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant at a Heartland Dental supported office, you will organize and maintain lab equipment, take and develop X-rays and provide comprehensive post-operative dental procedures to patients. Additional responsibilities of the Expanded Duties Dental Assistant include: Taking and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs Assisting the dentist in managing dental emergencies Improving your clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities offered by Heartland Dental Requirements: Job Requirement - Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant: As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you must have a positive and outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, excellent patient care skills and strong organizational skills. Additional requirements for the Expanded Duties Dental Assistant include: Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Ability to build rapport with patients Good manual dexterity Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs Ability to travel at least once every other month for training, occasionally overnight Dental assisting school certificate is a plus Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package. Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. 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.

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