Heartland Dental LLC is hiring: Dental Assistant in Nashville

Overview

Dental Assistant role with access to state-of-the-art technology, supportive team, and a patient-first environment. The successful candidate brings a passion for providing the best patient care and a commitment to continuous learning.

More about the role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, maintain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment
• Review 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 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 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
• 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, offering a stable career with growth potential

About Green Hills Family Dentistry

Green Hills Family Dentistry, 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
• A fast-paced multi-doctor practice with a family-oriented environment
• An office with modern technology and systems in place

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 if required under the state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training is required; protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

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 may be made for individuals with 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
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN); the test will be arranged during pre-employment

Who is 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 in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to its community and patients. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors share a goal of delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

Equal Opportunity At Heartland Dental, we are committed to living our core values and providing equal opportunity in employment for all applicants in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.