Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Gallatin

Dental Assistant Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at Heartland Dental. Registered Dental Assistant – Gallatin Dental Care $2,000 Welcome Bonus As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state‑of‑the‑art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. 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. A registration in dental assisting issued by the state of Tennessee as well as a certification in dental radiology along with 1 year of dental experience are required for consideration for this position. The expected schedule for this position is Monday‑Thursday: 7:30 a‑5:00 p and Friday: 7:30 a‑2:00 p. 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 (four‑handed dentistry) to support 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 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, 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. About Gallatin Dental Care Join a 15‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community. A fast‑paced practice with modern equipment and technology. An office with a family‑oriented atmosphere. 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. Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training is required, and the individual must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards. Preferred Experience 1+ year 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. Prolonged periods 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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. The test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process, and guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr