Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Pooler

Overview

Savannah Quarters Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Heartland Dental supports the office with a strong team culture and a patient-first care approach.

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 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 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 (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

About Savannah Quarters Dental Care

Savannah Quarters Dental Care, 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
• Join a supportive and connected team

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 necessary for job functions; regular HIPAA training will be required; must 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
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training periodically
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN)

Company and Values

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to thousands of doctors across multiple states and offices. Heartland Dental offices are unique to their communities, with clinicians retaining autonomy while benefiting from shared services and a common commitment to high-quality care and patient experiences. Heartland Dental supports diversity and inclusion and provides protections of federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care