Dental Assistant Jobs in Arkansas
Dental assistant jobs in Arkansas are concentrated in Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith, where private group practices, federally qualified health centers, and regional dental service organizations maintain the steadiest hiring pipelines. Large employers with a durable Arkansas presence include Arkansas Children's, Baptist Health, and Delta Dental of Arkansas. Demand is strongest for assistants with expanded functions credentials, experience in orthodontics, and familiarity with digital radiography systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Business Assistant
Van Buren Family Dentistry is looking for a Business Assistant to join our team.
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 Business Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.
Supporting our front office as a Business Assistant, you’ll be surrounded by camaraderie and partnership - where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for helping our team provide the best patient care to the communities they serve.
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.
More about the role
- Greet and welcome patients as they enter the office to create a great first impression of our team
- Manage front office duties, including answering phones, checking office mail and email, communicating with patients and insurance companies
- Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and records
- Schedule and confirm appointments for multiple providers in the office
- File patient insurance claims and follow up on outstanding claims, verification of benefits and explanation of coverage
- Post insurance and patient payments and process accounts receivables
- Review treatment plan fees and payment options with patients
- Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems to optimize office potential
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
- Access to on-demand Daily Pay
About Van Buren Family Dentistry
Van Buren Family Dentistry, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.
- Join a 16 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
- Great location!
- Energetic, Collaborative Team!
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
- 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 or medical setting
- 1+ years of experience with insurance billing and accounts receivable
- Dentrix or other dental software experience
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 at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 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 state of FL & TN.
Who is 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.
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.
Business Assistant
Van Buren Family Dentistry is looking for a Business Assistant to join our team.
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 Business Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.
Supporting our front office as a Business Assistant, you’ll be surrounded by camaraderie and partnership - where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for helping our team provide the best patient care to the communities they serve.
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.
More about the role
- Greet and welcome patients as they enter the office to create a great first impression of our team
- Manage front office duties, including answering phones, checking office mail and email, communicating with patients and insurance companies
- Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and records
- Schedule and confirm appointments for multiple providers in the office
- File patient insurance claims and follow up on outstanding claims, verification of benefits and explanation of coverage
- Post insurance and patient payments and process accounts receivables
- Review treatment plan fees and payment options with patients
- Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems to optimize office potential
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
- Access to on-demand Daily Pay
About Van Buren Family Dentistry
Van Buren Family Dentistry, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.
- Join a 16 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
- Great location!
- Energetic, Collaborative Team!
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
- 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 or medical setting
- 1+ years of experience with insurance billing and accounts receivable
- Dentrix or other dental software experience
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 at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 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 state of FL & TN.
Who is 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.
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.
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Dental Assistant Job Market in Arkansas
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What Arkansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dental assistant jobs across Arkansas.
- Active Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners registration as a dental assistant
- Radiology certification or completion of an approved Arkansas dental radiography course
- Current CPR and BLS certification from an accredited provider
- Experience with dental practice management software such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft
- Knowledge of infection control protocols and OSHA sterilization standards
- Strong chairside communication skills and ability to support multiple providers
Dental Assistant Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a dental assistant in Arkansas?
Dental assistants in Arkansas must register with the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners before performing expanded functions such as coronal polishing or taking radiographs. Most positions require completing an accredited dental assisting program, which typically takes under a year, and passing a board-approved radiology course. Graduates of CODA-accredited programs who also earn the Certified Dental Assistant credential from the Dental Assisting National Board are most competitive with Arkansas employers.
Which companies hire dental assistants in Arkansas?
Arkansas dental assistant roles are posted by Rock Dental Brands, Heartland Dental, and Harper Dental and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arkansas also sees consistent hiring from federally qualified health centers and multi-location group practices that serve both urban corridors and underserved rural communities.
Which Arkansas cities have the most dental assistant jobs?
Rogers, Fayetteville, and Conway have the highest concentration of dental assistant openings in Arkansas. Little Rock anchors the market as the state capital with the densest cluster of health systems and specialty practices, while Fayetteville and Fort Smith generate volume through growing suburban populations and the regional group practices and community health organizations that follow that growth.
Are there remote dental assistant jobs in Arkansas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of dental assistant openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of the role. The small share of remote work that does exist is concentrated in administrative functions such as insurance verification, prior authorization, and remote patient scheduling rather than direct chairside duties.
How can I get hired as a dental assistant in Arkansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited dental assisting program at a community college such as Pulaski Technical College or NorthWest Arkansas Community College, which both maintain relationships with local clinics for externship placements. Large Arkansas health systems including Baptist Health and Arkansas Children's post entry-level dental assistant roles that accept new graduates with a valid radiology certificate and current CPR. Candidates moving from sterilization technician or dental receptionist roles also find these openings accessible, and holding the Dental Assisting National Board's registration credential gives a clear edge over unregistered applicants.
Where can I find and apply to dental assistant jobs in Arkansas?
You can find and apply to dental assistant jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arkansas openings across private practices, health systems, and community health centers. Find roles that fit your credentials and location and apply directly.
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