Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Burnsville

Overview Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at Heartland Dental . About the role Metro Dentalcare in Burnsville, MN is looking for a part-time, licensed Dental Assistant to join our oral surgery 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. 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. What You’ll Do (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 superior 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 room with adherence to safety protocols and OSHA & CDC recommendations Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed Partner with providers and the team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow 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 law Excellent communication and organizational skills Access to minimum PHI necessary for job functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards are required Minnesota dental assisting license is required (or in process of obtaining) Preferred Experience 1+ years 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 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 TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions; test will be arranged during pre-employment; 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 offices. Heartland Dental supported offices are unique to their communities and patients. All supported doctors are united by a goal of delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve. Heartland Dental is committed to diversity and inclusion and complies with equal opportunity laws. About Metro Dentalcare Metro Dentalcare Specialty, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr