Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Peoria

Overview

Northgate Family Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Schedule availability: Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Northgate Family Dental, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients 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 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 rooms with adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and optimize 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 stable company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and growth potential

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
• Ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards; regular HIPAA training will be required

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
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions (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 retain clinical autonomy and share a common goal of delivering high-quality dental care.