Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant for our East Peoria area office. The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate health history review, and efficient support during procedures.

You'll work with a collaborative team, using Dentrix and iTero tools, and ensure safety and cleanliness per OSHA and CDC guidelines. Heartland Dental supports your growth within a nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting and patient care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with patients and staff.
• Certification in dental assisting and/or dental x-ray as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and support comfort and education throughout treatment.
• Review health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and related diagnostics (iTero 3D, digital photography).
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dentists per state regulations.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Manage inventory and place orders; support Heartland Dental systems.
• Collaborate with providers and team to maximize office workflow.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Communication skills

HIPAA awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Digital photography

Job description

Family Dental Care of East Peoria

is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our growing team! We are looking for a positive, dependable professional who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate will have strong dental assisting experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with both patients and team members. If you are a motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys working alongside a supportive team and contributing to a welcoming, patient-focused office culture, we would love to hear from you. Join us and become part of a practice dedicated to clinical excellence, teamwork, and outstanding patient experiences.

Schedule Availability Needed

Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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, 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

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

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 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.