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Heartland Dental

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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Dental Care on Cookingham is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

We are a 13‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community. The atmosphere is energetic, motivating, and goal‑oriented.

Location & Schedule

Location: 10402 NE Cookingham Dr, Kansas City, Missouri 64157

Full‑time; Monday/Tuesday 8:30‑6:00; Wednesday/Thursday 7:30‑5:00; Long weekends!

Competitive pay based on experience and certifications

Experience

1+ years as a dental assistant preferred; ability to train

Experience with Dentrix or other dental software

Dental assisting school certification in MO preferred

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Experience in fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment

Fast‑learner and flexible

Excellent communication and organizational skills

HIPAA training required; must protect PHI and maintain 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.

More About The Role

Greet and welcome patients, sustain comfort, and provide appropriate education throughout treatment

Conduct thorough reviews of patient 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 (e.g., 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 room with strict adherence to safety protocols, following OSHA & CDC recommendations

Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and 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

Front‑loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential

Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that offers a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties)

Prolonged periods of sitting and standing

Must be able to 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; 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 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.

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