Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Sycamore

Overview

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at Heartland Dental. Dental Care of Sycamore is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Open to Full or Part-Time.

About Dental Care Of Sycamore - Dental Care of Sycamore, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

Responsibilities

• 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 strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

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 under the state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI for job-related functions; regular HIPAA training is 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 with or without reasonable accommodation; accommodations may be made for disabilities
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds occasionally
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN)

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Front-loaded education and training to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a stable company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and growth potential

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. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and share a common goal of delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve. Heartland Dental is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides protections of federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.

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