Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Saint Charles

Overview

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Zumbehl Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged. 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 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 adherence to safety protocols 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

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 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 growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI for job-related functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards 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; reasonable accommodations available for disabilities
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically throughout the year
• TB test may be required for 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 to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and DC in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors lead their practice while Heartland Dental provides services to support care delivery. Heartland Dental supports diversity and inclusion and complies with equal opportunity laws.

Senioritiy level: Not Applicable • Employment type: Full-time • Job function: Health Care Provider • Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care