Dental Assistant

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

Job summary

Heartland Dental seeks a Part-Time Experienced Dental Assistant for its Edmond office. Join a supportive team with a focus on patient care and continuous learning, enjoying benefits like competitive health plans and training opportunities. Ideal candidates should have the Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit and prior experience in a high-volume dental office.

Benefits

Full Benefit Package

Quarterly Bonus Potential

Dental Assistant Academy Training

CE Classes Included

Front-loaded education and training

Access to on-demand Daily Pay

Qualifications

• 1 year of Dental Assistant experience required.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology is essential.
• Ability to handle PHI with confidentiality, with HIPAA training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit

Oklahoma X-Ray Certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Job description

Full-Time Experience Dental Assistant Career Opportunity!

"No Nights or Weekends, Full Benefit Package, Quarterly Bonus Potential, Dental Assistant Academy Training & CE Classes Included"

Expected Full-Time Work Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:45am-5:00pm & Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm (Hours Subject to Change)

Dental Care of Edmond, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice and a "Growing Patient-Focused Doctor Office," is looking for a Part-Time Experienced 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.

About Dental Care of Edmond:

• Join a 15-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• 8 Provider fast-paced, high production, and patient volume office
• Office is a fun, professional, hard-working, motivated, goal-oriented, solutions-focused, energetic team
• Office Location: 1308 N. Kelly Avenue, Edmond, OK 73003 (North Oaks Shopping Center, Edmond)

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 honors come after reviewing 1.5 million companies nationwide and achieving a 5-star rating for both awards.

What You’ll Gain:

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Front-loaded education and training to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a stable company with over 20 years of industry-leading experience and unlimited growth potential
• Access to on-demand Daily Pay

Note: A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions, excluding FL & TN, to ensure a safe environment. The test will be arranged during pre-employment.

More about the role:

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort and providing education throughout treatment
• Review patient health history for quality care
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures following state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and records
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA & CDC guidelines
• Manage supplies and inventory, place orders as needed
• Partner with providers to implement systems and optimize workflow

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit
• Oklahoma X-Ray Certification
• 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• Ability to handle PHI with confidentiality, with HIPAA training
• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Adaptability, excellent communication, organizational and multitasking skills
• Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, sense of urgency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Experience:

• Dentrix or other dental software experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform duties with or without accommodations
• Prolonged sitting and standing
• Lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability for periodic training sessions

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, supporting over 3,000 doctors across 39 states and D.C. in more than 1,800 offices. Each supported office is unique and led by doctors with clinical autonomy, united in delivering high-quality care.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity in employment.