Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental LLC in Peoria

Overview

Dental Assistant – Arrowhead Creekside Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

We are a 16-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community. This is a full-time position with the following schedule: Monday/Wednesday 7:30-5:00; Tuesday 6:30-4:00; Thursday 8:30-6:00; long weekends. Competitive pay based on experience and certifications. We are located at:
7541 W Bell Rd, STE 103, Peoria, Arizona 85382

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 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

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant required
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification and radiology certification in AZ required
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite programs, Dexis, and iTero
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• Must be a go-getter, reliable, and a hard-worker
• Values integrity
• 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

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

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
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions; test will be arranged during pre-employment and is not applicable in FL & TN

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. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve. We are committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion and provide equal opportunity in employment.