Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Blue Springs is seeking a passionate Dental Assistant to join their collaborative team. This full-time position offers competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for development. Candidates should have experience in dental care, be excellent communicators, and be ready to provide superior patient support while ensuring a safe and efficient office atmosphere.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Ongoing education and training

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting strongly preferred.
• Ability to train with no experience required.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their journey.
• Conduct a thorough review of patient’s health history.
• Provide superior chairside assistance during procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Ability to provide patient education

Education

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

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Adams Dairy Family Dental Care, is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

• Join a 6 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Goal-oriented, hard-working, results-focused, team atmosphere
• Full-time; Monday-Thursday; Friday's as needed; No weekends
• Can be in office as early as 7:30, and leave as late as 5:30
• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• We're located at: 1126 NE Coronado Drive, Suite 109
  
  

Blue Springs, Missouri 64014

Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting strongly preferred; Ability to train with no experience required
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification preferred
• Must be open, positive, and willing to work hard
• Ability to take open feedback
• Self-starter, flexible and outgoing
• Ability to provide and be influential with patient education
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• 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.
  
  

Why Heartland Dental?

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

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.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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