Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Full-Time Experienced Dental Assistant at Lake Texoma Smiles in Durant, OK. The position includes a competitive benefits package, continuous education opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Candidates must have relevant certifications and a passion for patient care.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus potential

On-demand Daily Pay

Qualifications

• 1 year of Dental Assistant experience required.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and provide support to patients from the start of their dental journey.
• Conduct reviews of patients' health histories for quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and provide chairside assistance during procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit

Oklahoma X-Ray Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

$2,000 Welcome Bonus! Full-Time Experienced Dental Assistant Career Opportunity! "No Nights or Weekends, Full Benefits Package, Quarterly Bonus Potential, Dental Assistant Academy Training & CE Classes Included"

Expected Full-Time Work Hours:Monday- Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm/Tuesday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm Schedule Option (Hours Subject to Change)

Lake Texoma Smiles, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice and a "Patient-Focused Doctor Office in Durant, OK" is looking for a Full-Time Experienced Dental Assistant to join our team! We are a practice with an established patient base and fun atmosphere.

As a Dental Assistantyou’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.

About Lake Texoma Smiles:

My Lake Texoma Smiles, like each Heartland Dental Supported Office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join an 9 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Office is positive, fast paced, hard working, solutions-focused, motivated, connecte team
• Office Location: 9072 US Highway 70, Durant, OK 74701
• Expected Full-Time Work Hours: Monday- Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm/Tuesday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm Schedule Option (Hours Subject to Change)

Fun Facts About Office:

*Celebrate Successes & Goal Achievements

*Celebrate Birthdays & Work Anniversaries

*Have Team Outings

*Involved in the Community

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.

Heartland Dental was recently recognized by Newsweek for two awards: America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. These prestigious honors come after the organization was reviewed among 1.5 million large and mid-sized companies in a nationwide study and achieved a 5-star rating for both awards.

What You’ll Gain:

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paidholidays,and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded educationand training, providing youtheopportunity 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
• Access to on-demand Daily Pay

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit
• Oklahoma X-Ray Certification
• 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• 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.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-centric, and high volume patient environment
• Adaptable to a changing work environment
• Excellent communication, organizationals, and mult-tasking skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Sense of urgency
• Microsoft Office Suite experience

Preferred Experience:

• Dentrix or other dental software experience

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

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 experiencesto 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.