Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in City of Saratoga Springs

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Pay and Position

Base pay range $20.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Experienced Dental Assistant: Floater — Part time or Full Time Opportunity (Monday - Friday); $20-$24/hr based on experience; Benefits.

Note: For the Full Time opportunity, you must be willing to float to nearby locations; Rockingham Dental Group - Exeter will be your home office.

Overview

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 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.

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 that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, maintain 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 adherence to safety protocols and OSHA & 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.

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 under state dental practice act.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to minimum PHI required for job functions; regular HIPAA training and 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.
• 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, arranged during pre-employment; 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. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

Note: The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion and provides protections of federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws.