Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Front‑loaded education and training

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Carbondale is searching for a dedicated Dental Assistant to enhance patient care. You will greet patients, assist in procedures, and ensure exceptional service while enjoying competitive benefits including health insurance and paid time off. The Dental Assistant will utilize Dentrix for scheduling and maintain safety standards. Join our collaborative team and make a significant impact in our community with Heartland Dental's strong support and training system.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting preferred.
• Ability to protect patient health information and maintain data safeguards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and sustain patient comfort.
• 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 in a fast‑paced environment

Customer service skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification if required

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Group of Carbondale is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Why 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 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

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, 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

Dental Group of Carbondale, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join our 8‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• The working hours are; Monday–Thursday 7:15 am–5:15 pm. No Fridays!

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

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 patient 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.