Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental LLC in Indianapolis
Heartland Dental LLC, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46262
Dental Assistant - NW Indy
Traders Point Dental on the NW side of Indianapolis has expanded into a state-of-the-art office and will be doubling our team in the coming years. We're the most reviewed Indy dental office on Google, FB and Yelp with over 1000 five-star reviews!
The secret sauce is in our caring team culture and we’re looking for aDentalAssistant! We want a superstar who can become an integral part of our success and share in our rewards. If you have what it takes and want to be a part of a sensational practice that puts people first, we want to hear from you! We're committed to investing in the best long term team members for our practice.
About Traders Point Dental
- Located just off Zionsville Rd, near Petsmart and Michael's
- Mon - Wed 8-5, Thurs 8-3 patient care hours
- A growing, profitable practice with quarterly bonus opportunities!
Benefits:
- Medical and prescription drug insurance, including Telehealth, health and wellness discounts and much more
- Free dental services for yourself and your dependents, minus lab fees
- Vision care support
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(K) retirement plan
- Quarterly and monthly bonus opportunities
- 6 paid holidays and 2 weeks paid vacation after one year!
- Team-focused, uplifting and educational work culture
More about the role
- Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
- Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care
- Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
- Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., 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 strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
- Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
- Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow
Minimum Qualifications
- Indiana Radiology License is required
- 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 experiencein 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 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
- As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.
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.