Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Rolla

Forum Dental - Rolla, is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

• Join a 16 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Goal-oriented, and hard-working, team atmosphere
• Full-time; Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00; Friday 8:00-2:00; No weekends
• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• Location: 1810 E 10th St, Rolla, Missouri 65401

Experience

• 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant preferred; ability to train with no experience required
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification preferred
• Must have general dental knowledge and hands-on experience with digital x-rays and patient interaction
• 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
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

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.

More About The Role

• 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 provide quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance 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 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
• Opportunities to grow with a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
• 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 sessions periodically
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN)

Who is Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to thousands of doctors across many states. All Heartland Dental supported offices are community-focused with a common goal: delivering high-quality dental care and great patient experiences.

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