Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental LLC in Valley Park

Valley Park Dental Care – Part-time and Temporary Dental Assistant

Valley Park Dental Care is looking for a Part-time and Temporary Dental Assistant to join our team.

Why Heartland Dental?

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.

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. Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

More about the role

• 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 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 strict adherence to safety protocols and follow 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 maximize office workflow

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 a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with growth potential

Valley Park Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join our 13 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Working hours: Wednesday 7:30am–5:00pm, Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm, and Friday 7:30am–2:00pm

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• If required by the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required; 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
• 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
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions and must be completed prior to starting employment; test will be arranged during the pre-employment process; not applicable in the states of FL & TN

Who is 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity – Heartland Dental is 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.