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Heartland Dental

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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Plaza Health Dentistry

is looking for a

Dental Assistant

to join our team.

Heartland Dental believes that, in order to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who support the business and clinical needs of each 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.

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.

More About The Role

Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustaining patient comfort and providing 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 the treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.

Manage supply and inventory levels, placing and expediting orders as needed.

Partner with providers and the 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, giving you the opportunity to develop to your full potential.

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

Join our 16‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community.

Working hours: Monday 8 am‑5:30 pm, Tuesday 9 am‑6:30 pm, Wednesday 8 am‑5:30 pm, Thursday 9 am‑6:30 pm. No Fridays.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Requirement for a tuberculosis (TB) test for all new hires in dental office positions (except in FL & TN).

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.

Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.

Required dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification under the state dental practice act.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training and safeguarding of PHI will be required.

Preferred Experience

1+ years of experience in a dental setting.

Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.

Dental assisting school certification.

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. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and share a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to their communities.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values that 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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