Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Lake Havasu City

Overview

Dental Assistant

Lakeview Family Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Hourly pay: $19-21 (Pay based on experience and certifications).

Offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus. We’re located at 371 Lake Havasu Avenue S, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403.

Full-time schedule; Either Monday-Thursday 7:15-5:30 or Tuesday-Friday 7:15-5:30; Long weekends.

This role is with Heartland Dental, a large dental support organization that supports independent offices.

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 Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. You’ll enjoy state of the art technology and a supportive team dynamic focused on patient care and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide superior chairside assistance (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 safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels; place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant preferred; ability to train a newly graduated dental assistant.
• Dentrix or other dental software experience.
• Dental assisting school certification in AZ with Radiology certification in AZ required.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to minimum PHI required for job functions; regular HIPAA training is required and PHI must be protected.

Benefits / What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO.
• Front-loaded education and training to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and growth potential.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation; accommodations may be made for disability.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically throughout the year.
• A TB test is required for all new dental office hires (except in FL & TN); arranged during pre-employment with guidance provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement: 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.