Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Burnsville

Overview

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at Heartland Dental. Metro Dentalcare Specialty in Burnsville, MN is looking for a licensed Dental Assistant to join our pediatric team.

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. 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.

More About The Role.

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 support 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 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 (paid time off)
• 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 that provides a stable career with potential for growth

About Metro Dentalcare — Metro Dentalcare Specialty, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a six-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Salary: $27-33/hour
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, 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 for job-related functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards are required
• A Minnesota dental assisting license is required (or in the process of obtaining)

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
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Occasional virtual or in-person training sessions
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires; test arranged during pre-employment (not applicable in FL & TN).

Who is 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 the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors share the goal of delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

We’re committed to living our core values, promoting diversity and inclusion, and providing equal opportunity in employment to all applicants.