Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Arlington

Overview

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The successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care, enjoy state of the art technology, and be surrounded by camaraderie and support. This position emphasizes putting patients first and continuous learning.

The required qualifications include a certification in dental assisting, dental radiology, and at least 2 years of experience for consideration. The expected schedule is Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 wide 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 and 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

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 as required by state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI for job duties; HIPAA training and data safeguards are required

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
• Occasional virtual or in-person training sessions
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions and will be arranged during the pre-employment process (not applicable in FL & TN)

About 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. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and patients served. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy, and all supported doctors share a commitment to delivering high-quality dental care.