Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental organization as a Dental Assistant in Dexter, MO. You'll provide exceptional patient care, assist with various dental procedures, and enjoy competitive benefits. This role offers training opportunities and the chance to grow within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Six Paid Holidays

Front Loaded Education and Training

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort and education.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during various procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

X-Ray Certification

Tools

Dentrix

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Dental Assistant

$500 Signing Bonus & Full Benefits Included!

Dexter Family Dentistry is looking for a 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.

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

1. Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
2. Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care
3. Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
4. 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
5. Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
6. Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
7. Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
8. Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

What You’ll Gain

1. Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
2. Front loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
3. 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

About Dexter Family Dentistry

Dexter Family, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 16 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Schedule: Mon 12:30p-7p; Tue & Thu 12p-5p; Wed 7:30a-6p, every other Friday 7:30a-2p.
• Open to experience level. Willing to train new graduates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state law
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and ability to protect PHI

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 accommodations
• Prolonged sitting and standing
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability for periodic training sessions
• TB test required prior to employment (not in FL & TN)

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, supporting over 3,000 doctors across the US. Each supported office is unique, with clinical autonomy retained by doctors, united by a commitment to high-quality care.

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity employment.