Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Springfield

Join a 15 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community. Positive, results-oriented office with a strong team focus. This position is f ull-time; Monday-Thursday 7:30-5:00; Every other Friday 7:30-2:00; No weekends! Hours and schedule are subject to change based on needs of patients and office; Flexibility required. Competitive pay based on experience and certificationsReq ID: 106048Supported Practice: Distinctive Dental SolutionsCategory: Dental AssistantLocation: 1316 East Independence Street, Springfield, MO 65804Years of Experience: No Experience Required (open to experience or new grad) 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.About This OfficeRequirements:As a Dental Assistant, you must have a positive and outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, excellent patient care skills and strong organizational skills. You will organize and maintain lab equipment, take and develop X-rays and provide comprehensive post-operative dental procedures to patients.Additional requirements for the Dental Assistant include:Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology in a general practiceAbility to build rapport with patients and provide exceptional patient careMust be open, positive, and mentally flexible with a coachable attitudeGood manual dexterityExperience with Dentrix, Microsoft Office suite, iTeroHands-on experience with Invisalign preferredComputer proficiency and the ability to learn new programsDental assisting school certificate and MO Basics certification is requiredAll EFDA certifications, with the exception of Ortho, are preferredEFDA skills hands-on preferredPrevious work experience of 1+ years as a dental assistant is preferred; Ability to train a newly graduated dental assistant that has had some dental office exposureMO Basics preferredTaking and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signsAssisting the dentist in managing dental emergenciesImproving your clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities offered by Heartland DentalBenefits from Your Supported Practice Flexible Schedule Options, Paid Vacation and Holidays Access to Daily Pay and Bonus Programs Health Insurance with Free Virtual Care Sponsored Continuing Education Opportunities Free Dental for Yourself and Dependents, Minus Lab Fees Health, Vision, and Life Benefits Fitness and Mental Wellness Programs Discounted Scrubs, Shopping & More Qualifications: Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Experience working in a patient- or customer-centered environment If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification Excellent communication and organizational skills Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment Preferred Experience Dentrix or other dental software experience Dental assisting school certification One of America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare Heartland Dental has been named one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare . This award joins earlier recognitions as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and underscores Heartland's commitment to cultivating an environment where every individual feels welcome and providing exceptional careers.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. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and set forth their own clinical care philosophies. But all our partners are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experience. At Heartland Dental, we welcome people from all walks of life to join in that goal. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to living our core values by providing equal opportunity for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team. Learn more about this office at distinctivedentalsolutions.com