Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Lindenhurst

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Avid Dental Lindenhurst is looking for an Experienced Dental Assistant to join our team.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Compensation: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

About 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. 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.

Role Overview

• 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) 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 rooms with strict adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with providers and the 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 develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and growth potential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state law.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to minimum PHI required for job functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards are required; ability to protect PHI.

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; accommodations may be provided as needed.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Occasional virtual or in-person training sessions throughout the year.
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental offices (not applicable in FL & TN).

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