Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental LLC in Lavon

Overview

Dental Care at Lake Lavon in Lavon, 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 seeking a skilled Dental Assistant who is comfortable with Dentrix, familiar with implants, able to make a temporary crown, and a positive asset to our team. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state of the art technology and a supportive environment where patients come first and continuous learning is encouraged. The successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities we serve.

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 provide 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 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 and 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

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
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience offering a stable career with growth potential

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
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for job-related functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards are required

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year 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 for 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 and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process. 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 retain clinical autonomy while collaborating within 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.