Dental Assistant

Aria Care Partners; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to provide essential care in Long-Term Care Facilities. This role involves collaborating with clinical staff, ensuring patient needs are met, and maintaining dental equipment. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives. The company values teamwork and innovation, providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid drive time, mileage reimbursement, and a 401k plan with company match. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Partial paid drive time

Mileage reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

PTO and Paid Holidays

Insurance programs (medical, dental, vision)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical experience as a Chairside Dental Assistant required.
• X-ray certification is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Transport and set up dental equipment in designated workspaces.
• Enter chart notes for treatment at the time of treatment.
• Maintain dental equipment through regular cleaning routines.

Skills

Chairside Dental Assistance

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

Education

X-ray Certification

Clinical Experience

Tools

Dental Equipment

Job description

Description

Aria Care Partners is the national leader in providing onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to over 3500 long-term care and skilled nursing facilities across 25 states. Aria Care Partners believes that our clinicians should be able to focus on providing the best, most comprehensive care for their patients. Our clinicians visit different skilled nursing communities daily, bringing life-affirming care to an underserved population. Our business model, innovation, customer support and teamwork deliver an unparalleled customer experience, resulting in a customer satisfaction rating of over 98%. Executing this strategic philosophy resulted in rapid company growth with revenue increases of 25%-30% annually over the last 4 years, nearly doubling the size of the company. Company values include caring fully for our customers and fellow employees, striving for excellence and continuous improvement, and excelling through the power of teamwork and collaboration. At Aria Care Partners, our mission is to enrich the quality of life for every resident with passion and compassion.

Working at Aria Matters!

THE POSITION:

This position is responsible for providing treatment to patients in Long-Term Care Facilities, which we serve by working with the DDS, clinical staff, and facility staff. Dental Assistants assist the DDS with treatment, as well as working with their Clinical schedulers, and nursing staff to ensure the facilities' needs are being met.

Location

This position covers their home market which includes driving up to a 2-3 hour radius, to be willing to drive in southern Indiana. Mileage reimbursement is included, as well as paid time for all driving that exceeds normal commute time.

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Transport, set-up and take down equipment and supplies in room designated as work space by facility.
• Work with contacts at nursing home to coordinate charts.
• Enter chart notes for treatment at the time of treatment.
• Maintain dental equipment through regular cleaning and maintenance routines.
• Inventory supplies and order as needed.
• Ship and receive denture cases from lab on a daily basis.

Requirements

• 3-5 year clinical experience as a Chairside Dental Assistant required.
• Valid Driver’s License with no moving violations in the last 5 years.
• Willingness to travel within a 3-hour radius.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• X-ray certification is required.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit package for you and your family, including:

• Partial paid drive time and mileage.
• Portion of each day working from home.
• PTO and Paid Holidays for FT Employees.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Insurance programs including medical, dental, vision, company match for your HSA, FSA, company-paid EAP, and life and disability insurance, and more.

Working at Aria Matters!

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