Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Leander

Overview

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Creekview Dental Care in Leander, TX is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. We are a brand new state of the art office with a patient focused atmosphere. We are looking for a skilled Dental Assistant to join our family. Our ideal candidate would be comfortable working with Dentrix, be familiar with implants, able to make a temporary crown, and overall a positive asset to our team! 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.

What you’ll gain, and how you’ll contribute, is described below.

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 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 team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards; regular HIPAA training will be 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; reasonable accommodations may be made
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically
• TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN)

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

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

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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