Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Prosper

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Dentistry at Saddle Creek in Prosper, TX is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. We are a brand new state of the art office with a patient focused atmosphere. We are looking for a skilled Dental Assistant to join our family. Our ideal candidate would be comfortable working with Dentrix, able to make a temporary crown, and overall a positive asset to our team!

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.

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 the 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 stable company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and potential for growth

About Heartland Dental Offices

Heartland Dental-supported offices are unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a team that thrives on collaboration and community
• Office location and team details may vary by location

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
• Awareness of PHI; regular HIPAA training; ability to 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
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN)

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. All Heartland Dental supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and are united by delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve. Heartland Dental is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides equal opportunity in employment.

Note: This description reflects the information provided and may be customized by the office location.