Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Valley Park

Overview

Valley Park Dental Care is looking for a Part-time and Temporary Dental 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 Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

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 education throughout treatment
• Review 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 chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice acts
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms with safety protocols in line with OSHA and CDC recommendations
• Manage supplies and inventory, and place/expedite orders as needed
• Partner with providers and the team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

What You’ll Gain

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

Valley Park Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

Team and Schedule

• Join a collaborative team of 13
• Working hours: Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm; Thursday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• 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 setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

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 and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement 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 the state of 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.

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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