Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Osseo

Overview

Dental Assistant - Heartland Dental (Metro Dentalcare Osseo, MN)

Metro Dentalcare Osseo is looking for a licensed Dental Assistant to join our team. This role supports the business and clinical needs of the office and focuses on delivering high-quality patient care and a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, help sustain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment
• Review patient 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 variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms 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 growth potential

About Heartland Dental / Metro Dentalcare

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 the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors lead their practice with clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors share a goal of delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• If required under state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for job functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards required
• A Minnesota dental assisting license is required (or in process of obtaining)

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year(s) 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
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training periodically
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN)