Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Dumfries is looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant. In this role, you'll support dentists while ensuring patient comfort and delivering quality care. You'll also take x-rays, manage supply levels, and utilize Dentrix for scheduling.

The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, six paid holidays, and opportunities for professional growth. Join our team where passion for patient care and continuous learning are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
• Regular HIPAA training required; protection of PHI and maintenance of data safeguards.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and sustain patient comfort.
• Conduct thorough reviews of patient health history.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during various dental procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.

Skills

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Experience in a fast-paced environment

Education

Dental assisting school certification

VA x-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Neibauer Dental Care in Dumfries is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. 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, and 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, and 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 part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment
• VA x‑ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training required; protection of PHI and maintenance of 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, and 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
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions; this standard requirement must be completed prior to starting employment; not applicable in FL & TN

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.