Heartland Dental
Dental Assistant – Heartland Dental – Latham
Full‑time position (Monday‑Thursday 8 am‑5 pm, Friday 8 am‑2 pm) with a salary range of $22‑$28 per hour, competitive benefits, and no weekends.
Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental believes in providing exceptional lifetime care for patients by hiring and growing 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.
More About the Role
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 superior chairside assistance (i.e., 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 and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed.
Partner with the 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 the opportunity to develop to your full potential.
Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited 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.
Regular HIPAA training and capability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.
Preferred Experience
1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
Dental assisting school certification.
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 of the position.
Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year.
Completion of a tuberculosis (TB) test required for all new hires in dental office positions (standard requirement). Not applicable in the state 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 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each 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 are 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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Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental believes in providing exceptional lifetime care for patients by hiring and growing 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.
More About the Role
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 superior chairside assistance (i.e., 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 and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed.
Partner with the 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 the opportunity to develop to your full potential.
Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited 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.
Regular HIPAA training and capability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.
Preferred Experience
1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
Dental assisting school certification.
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 of the position.
Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year.
Completion of a tuberculosis (TB) test required for all new hires in dental office positions (standard requirement). Not applicable in the state 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 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each 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 are 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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