Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Six paid holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant in Middletown, NY. The role includes providing chairside assistance, taking x-rays, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates must be x-ray certified, have excellent communication skills, and a working knowledge of dental procedures. This position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and paid time off. Join a supportive team in an organization dedicated to providing top-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be x-ray certified and have dental assistant certification as required by state law.
• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting is preferred.
• HIPAA training and data safeguards are required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.

Skills

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment

Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification

Education

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Overview

Full Time Position (Monday 7:30am-5pm, Tuesday 7:30am-5pm, Wednesday 6:45am-4:30pm, and Thursday 7:30am-5pm; No Fridays or Weekends) + Salary Range $23-$27/hr based upon experience + Benefits. Must be x-ray certified.

About the Company

Middlesex Dental Care is a thriving practice looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team.

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. 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.

Role

Dental Assistant, you’ll work in a supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow.

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 chairside assistance (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 adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed
• Partner with 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
• Front-loaded education and training to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for job functions; HIPAA training and data safeguards required

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 with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN)

About 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. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy; all Heartland Dental supported doctors share a commitment to delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences.