Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Lubbock

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Overview

Stone Crest Dental Care, a state-of-the-art practice in Lubbock, TX, is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our growing team. Our team is passionate about delivering the highest quality dental care to our patients. The ideal candidate should have experience that includes: Dentrix, implants, crowns, bridges, and fabrication of temporary crowns.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state-of-the-art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. 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.

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 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 strict adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

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, providing a stable career with growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for job functions; regular HIPAA training required; ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Occasional attendance at virtual or in-person training sessions
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions and will be arranged during the pre-employment process (not applicable in FL & TN)

About 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 retain clinical autonomy, and all supported doctors share a commitment to delivering high-quality dental care and patient experiences.

Heartland Dental is committed to living our core values and providing equal opportunity in employment. We comply with federal, state, and local laws protecting applicants and employees.