Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Crystal Lake

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Crystal Lake Dental Associates is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. This role supports the delivery of high-quality patient care in a fast-paced dental setting.

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 inform quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice acts
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms with adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels; place and expedite orders as needed
• Collaborate with providers and the 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, providing a stable career with potential for growth

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 dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards; regular HIPAA training will be required

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 occasionally
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person trainings periodically
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN); test arranged during pre-employment

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states. All Heartland Dental supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and share a common goal of delivering high-quality dental care.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values and promoting diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws.