Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Six paid holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Appleton is looking for a Dental Assistant to enhance patient care from the start of their dental journey. Key responsibilities include greeting patients, taking x-rays, and assisting dentists during procedures. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of dental procedures, strong communication skills, and experience in a customer-centric environment.

This position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and paid time off, alongside opportunities for professional growth in a secure company with 20+ years in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Access to minimum PHI required for job functions.
• Regular HIPAA training necessary.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients.
• Review patient’s health history.
• Take and process x-rays.
• Provide chairside assistance.
• Manage supply and inventory levels.

Skills

Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service experience

Education

Dental assistant certification (if required)

X-ray certification (if required)

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Forward Dental - Appleton is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

More About The Role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order 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, as well as place and 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 (paid time off)
• Front loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

About Forward Dental - Appleton

Forward Dental - Appleton like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

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
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

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 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 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. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

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.