Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Saginaw

Overview

Boswell Dental Care, a brand new Heartland Dental supported office opening in Fort Worth, is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that supports learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team-building culture.

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 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 following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed
• Collaborate 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 growth

About Boswell Dental Care

Boswell Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. The office is brand new in Fort Worth and equipped with technology such as digital x-rays, digital charts, and the iTero 3D scanner. We offer work-life balance, growth and learning opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Schedule: Monday–Friday. Full benefits offered.

• A brand new office opening in Fort Worth, looking for a Dental Assistant to join the team
• The office is equipped with digital x-rays, digital charts, and the iTero 3D scanner
• Work-life balance, growth and learning opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package

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
• 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
• Occasional in-person or virtual training sessions
• 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 to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy, and all Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and provide protections of federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws to all employees and applicants.

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Salary: $20.87 - $25.44 per hour