Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Springfield

Overview

Sonrisas and Smiles Dental Care is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of experience.

Must be available to work the following schedule: Monday-Friday from 6:30a-5:30p (hours can vary).

Why Heartland Dental? 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. Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

More About The Role

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state of the art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support.

There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, learning, and patient-centered care.

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 adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place/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 and strong growth potential

About Sonrisas And Smiles Dental Care

Sonrisas and Smiles Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Practice located at 71B Backlick Road in Springfield, VA

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• VA Radiology Certification
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI for job-related functions; regular HIPAA training required; ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Dentrix, Dexis and iTero 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 or in-person training sessions periodically
• 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. All Heartland Dental supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and share a common goal of delivering high-quality dental care.

We’re committed to living our core values promoting diversity and inclusion. We provide equal opportunity in employment in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.