Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Lebanon

Job Overview

Forum Dental in Lebanon, Missouri seeks a Dental Assistant to join our team. The role is full‑time with the following schedule: Monday–Wednesday 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Thursday/Friday 6:30 am–3:30 pm. Alternate Monday and Friday off; no weekend duties. Competitive pay based on experience and certifications.

Location: 1180 Lynn St, Lebanon, Missouri 65536.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, 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 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, placing and expediting orders as needed.
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant preferred; ability to train a newly graduated dental assistant.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
• Dental assisting school certification in MO preferred.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.
• Self‑motivated, positive, good at multitasking, and able to take initiative.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training required.

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who support the business and clinical needs of each 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. You will be surrounded by camaraderie and support, with continuous learning encouraged. Hard‑working and motivated, you will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities served.

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 secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience, offering a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing.
• Lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year.
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions, completed prior to starting employment (not applicable in FL & TN).

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each office is unique to its community and its patients. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy, while Heartland Dental unites them around a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities served.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.