Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Naperville

Overview

Premier Dental Center is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Schedule availability includes: Monday 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and 2nd & 4th Saturdays 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Full benefits package including PTO, health and wellness discounts, Telehealth options, Direct Pay, and more.

About Premier Dental Center: Premier Dental Center, 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 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 state dental practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and 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 offering stable career with growth potential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• If required by state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to minimum PHI for job duties; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards are required.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year(s) of dental setting experience.
• Dentrix or other dental software experience.
• Dental assisting school certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Occasional virtual or in-person training sessions.
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new dental office hires (not applicable in FL & TN); test arranged during pre-employment.

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors maintain clinical autonomy, united by a goal of delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to communities.

Note: Heartland Dental is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to providing a workplace free from discrimination.