Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Russellville

Overview

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Russellville Dental Group, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice, is looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our team.

Experience

Experience Dental Assistant with No Nights or Weekends, Dental Assistant Academy Training & CE Classes Included.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 7:40am-5:00pm (Hours Subject to Change)
• Part-Time Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, 7:40am-5:00pm (Hours Subject to Change)

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to inform quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment room with adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Arkansas Dental Assistant Permit
• Arkansas X-Ray Certification
• 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• Ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards; HIPAA training required
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric, high patient volume environment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Adaptable to a changing work environment
• Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, sense of urgency
• Team player

Preferred Experience

• Dentrix or other dental software experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically

Benefits & What You’ll Gain

• Full-Time Employees: competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, PTO, and quarterly bonus potential
• Front loaded education and training
• Opportunity to be part of a stable company with growth potential
• Access to on demand Daily Pay

TB Testing

As part of our commitment to a safe environment, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process and is not applicable in FL & TN.

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and DC in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and share a common goal of delivering high-quality dental care to their communities.