Heartland Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Newport News

Overview Port Warwick Dental Arts is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. 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. Responsibilities Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, 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 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 safety protocols and follow OSHA & CDC recommendations Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed Collaborate 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 to develop your full potential Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and growth potential Minimum Qualifications 4+ years of experience in a dental setting Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Experience working in a fast-paced and patient-centric environment VA x-ray certification Excellent communication and organizational skills Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards compliance are required Preferred Experience 5+ 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 A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for new hires in dental office positions, completed prior to starting employment; this is not applicable in the states of 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr