Dental Assistant Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Dental Assistant Join a Supportive Dental Team Where Your Skills Make a Difference in Exceptional Patient Care!

Req ID:

103539

Supported Practice:

Rice Creek Family Dentistry

Category:

Dental Assistant

Location:

101 Rice Bent Way #4, Columbia, SC 29229

Years of Experience:

No Experience Required (open to experience or new grad) 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. About This Office At Rice Creek Family Dentistry we believe in providing outstanding care and creating positive experiences for every patient. We’re looking for a Dental Assistant who shares our commitment to clinical excellence and patient comfort. If you’re eager to grow your skills in a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter, we’d love to have you on our team. Together, we aim to build lasting relationships with our patients and help them achieve healthier, happier smiles. Benefits from Your Supported Practice
Flexible Schedule Options, Paid Vacation and Holidays
Access to Daily Pay and Bonus Programs
Health Insurance
with Free Virtual Care
Sponsored Continuing Education Opportunities
Free Dental for Yourself and Dependents, Minus Lab Fees
Health, Vision,
and Life Benefits
Fitness and
Mental Wellness Programs
Discounted Scrubs, Shopping & More
Growth Stories
Previous
“My office affiliated with a Heartland Dental supported practice in 2010, and it changed me for the better. For one, my office was on the verge of shutting down, and we all were able to keep our jobs. Secondly, Heartland has given me an opportunity to grow in a way I never could working for a private practice. I am so grateful.” Sylvia Fox, CDA
Dental Assistant and Regional Dental Assistant Mentor
2023 Facilitator for Invisalign® Fundamentals course and support for Hygiene Mentors conducting scanner training
2022 Regional DA Mentor, responsible for quarterly hands-on DA workshops and Foundations For Success course facilitation
2021 Course facilitator for Implant Continuum, Aesthetic Continuum and Clinical Essentials & Leadership Fundamentals workshops
2019 DA Coordinator for all workshops in the region
2018 Began doing setups for all new, or De Novo, offices in the region
2010 Joined as a Dental Assistant (DA) with an office affiliation
“As part of the Education team, I am able to work with dental assistants all over the country on their personal growth and development in a way that I never dreamed possible.” Sherrie Busby
Dental Assistant Training Developer
2022 OSHA/Infection Control trainer
2015 Corporate Member of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)
2014: Joined Education as a DA Training Developer
2012 Mastery-level DA course facilitator
2011 Regional DA Mentor in the Southeast
2010 Sub-regional DA Mentor for Florida
2009 Joined as a Dental Assistant (DA)
“Heartland Dental has supported me as a Dental Assistant, Business Assistant, Dental Hygienist, and now as a Doctor. With the administrative support I get, I can focus on dentistry and building a team that meets our patients’ needs.” Dr. David Hurst
Heartland Dental supported doctor
2019 Graduated dental school; accepted a role leading a Heartland Dental supported office with guidance from an assigned doctor mentor
2015 Began dental school; continued part-time as a BA and hygienist during school breaks
2013 Accepted a role as a supported dental hygienist, securing the job pre-graduation to be able to start without delay
2011 Began hygiene school; transitioned into a Business Assistant (BA) role with schedule flexibility to accommodate studies
2011 Moved to a different Heartland Dental supported practice and received a pay increase
2010 Joined as a Dental Assistant in an office that affiliated with Heartland Dental
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Qualifications:

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Experience working in a patient- or customer-centered environment
If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification Excellent communication and organizational skills
Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment
Preferred Experience
Dentrix or other dental software experience
Dental assisting school certification
Heartland Dental Named One of America’s Greatest Workplaces + Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Heartland Dental was recently recognized by Newsweek for two awards: America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. These prestigious honors come after the organization was reviewed among 1.5 million large and mid-sized companies in a nationwide study and achieved a 5-star rating for both awards. 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 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. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and set forth their own clinical care philosophies. But all our partners are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experience. At Heartland Dental, we welcome people from all walks of life to join in that goal. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to living our core values by providing equal opportunity for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team. Learn more about this office at ricecreekfamilydentistry