Heartland Dental LLC is hiring: Dental Assistant in Russellville

Experience Dental Assistant

Russellville Dental Group, a Heartland Dental supported practice, is looking for a Full-Time Experience Dental Assistant to join our team. No nights or weekends, dental assistant academy training and CE classes included.

Overview

Expected Work Hours:

• Full-Time Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 7:40am-5:00pm (Hours Subject to Change)
• Part-Time Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, 7:40am-5:00pm (Hours Subject to Change)

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.

About Russellville Dental Group

Russellville Dental Group is a Heartland Dental supported office, unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 12 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Office is a fun, fast-paced, positive, professional, energetic team
• Office Location: 230 North Elmira, Russellville, AR 72802

Fun Factors About Office:

• Celebrate Successes & Goal Achievements
• Celebrate Birthdays & Work Anniversaries
• Have Team Outings
• Involved in the Community

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.

Heartland Dental was recently recognized by Newsweek for two awards: America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. These honors come after a nationwide review of 1.5 million companies, with a 5-star rating for both awards.

What You’ll Gain

• Full-Time Employees Only: Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, PTO (paid time off), and Quarterly Bonus Potential
• Front loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience and growth potential
• Access to on demand Daily Pay

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the states of FL & TN.

More about the role

• 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) 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
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Arkansas Dental Assistant Permit
• Arkansas X-Ray Certification
• 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• Understanding of PHI handling with HIPAA training; able to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric, high patient volume environments
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Adaptable to a changing work environment
• Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and sense of urgency
• Team player

Preferred Experience:

• Dentrix or other dental software experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties
• 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 training sessions periodically throughout the year

Who is 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 lead their practice and retain clinical autonomy. Heartland Dental supports a shared goal of delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities served.

At Heartland Dental, we are committed to diversity and inclusion and provide equal opportunity in employment in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.