Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Appleton

Overview

RLJ Dental-Appleton is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide appropriate 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 strict adherence to safety protocols and follow OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and 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 (paid time off)
• Front loaded education and training to help you develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience that provides a stable career with growth potential

About RLJ Dental-Appleton

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

• Join a 9-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Full benefits offered
• Schedule: Monday-Wednesday 7:30a-5:00p, Thursday 7:30a-4:00p, and Friday 7:30a-12pm

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by the state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI for job-related functions with HIPAA training; ability to 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
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Available to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically throughout the year
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions and will be completed prior to starting employment (not applicable in the states of FL & TN)