Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Collierville

Overview

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As a Dental Assistant, 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. The successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

A minimum of 2 years of experience in general dentistry is required for consideration for this position.

The expected schedule for this position is Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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 support quality care.


• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).


• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice act.


• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.


• Prepare treatment rooms with adherence to safety protocols following OSHA and CDC recommendations.


• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and expedite orders as needed.


• Collaborate with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Benefits / 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 help you reach your full potential.


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

About Heartland Dental / American Family Dentistry Of Collierville

American Family Dentistry of Collierville, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

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


• An office with modern systems and technology.


• A fast-paced office with a family- and patient-centered atmosphere.

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.


• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need 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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.


• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.


• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.


• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year.


• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. The TB test will be arranged during the pre-employment process and must be completed prior to starting 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. 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.

At Heartland Dental, we’re 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.