Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Maple Grove

Overview

Metro Dentalcare in Maple Grove, MN is looking for an experienced, licensed 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 following 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
• Front loaded education and training, providing opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience with stable career and growth potential

About Metro Dentalcare

Maple Grove Bass Lake, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 15-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Pay range: $30-35/hour
• Schedule:
• Monday: 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday: 12:30 - 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: Off
• Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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 if required under state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for job functions with HIPAA training and data safeguards
• One year of previous dental assisting experience required
• A Minnesota dental assisting license is 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
• 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)

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 and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and are united by a commitment to delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve. Heartland Dental is committed to living its core values and providing equal opportunity in employment.

We’re excited to consider you for this opportunity with Heartland Dental.