Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care and enjoy working with state-of-the-art technology. Key responsibilities include patient greeting, taking x-rays, and providing chairside assistance. The role also includes managing the treatment room and inventory. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, fostering continuous education and a stable career with growth potential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide superior chairside assistance during procedures.

Skills

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment

Education

Dental assistant certification

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant

Goldstein, Garber, & Salama is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

About the Role

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 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 and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Benefits

• 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 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.
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required and the individual must 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 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.