Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in San Antonio

Overview

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Daniela Dental is looking for a 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!

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment
• Review 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 variety of procedures aligned with state dental practice acts
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place/expedite orders as needed
• Collaborate 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
• Front-loaded education and training to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and stable career growth

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-related functions; regular HIPAA training required; ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years 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
• 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)

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and DC in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy, and the goal is delivering high-quality dental care and experiences.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Heartland Dental, we are committed to living our core values and providing equal opportunity in employment in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.