Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in North Myrtle Beach

Overview

North Myrtle Beach Dentistry is looking for an Experienced Dental Assistant to join our team. Heartland Dental supports the office and fosters a strong team culture focused on learning and patient care. 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 camaraderie while helping patients receive excellent care.

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who 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 have access to state-of-the-art technology and support from a collaborative team.

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 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 and following OSHA and CDC recommendations


• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and 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, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential


• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience, offering stable career paths and growth potential

About North Myrtle Beach Dentistry

North Myrtle Beach Dentistry, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 15-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community


• Beautiful office


• Great team environment

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


• HIPAA training and the obligation 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 for individuals with disabilities


• 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


• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN); test arranged during pre-employment

Who is 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 are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve. Heartland Dental is 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.