Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental LLC in Schaumburg

Overview

Advanced Dentistry is looking for a full time Dental Assistant to join our team.

Hours: Monday 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Off when working Saturday); Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Saturday 1x per month 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

About Advanced Dentistry

Advanced Dentistry, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 17 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• We are located off S Roselle Road in Schaumburg, IL
• We are a team-oriented and patient-focused office

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 appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide 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 room with 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 maximize 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 secure 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 and customer-centric environment
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state law
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI for job functions; regular HIPAA training required and data safeguards to protect PHI

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year 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; accommodations may be provided
• 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)

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 doctors across 39 states and DC in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported offices are unique to the community and patients they serve. Doctors retain clinical autonomy and a common goal of delivering high-quality dental care and experiences.

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.