Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Edwardsville is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their collaborative team. You will play a key role in ensuring patient comfort and assisting dentists with various procedures, requiring a dental assistant certification.

The position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off, along with significant opportunities for professional growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology required.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment is an advantage.
• Communication skills and certification for dental assisting are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort and education.
• Conduct health history reviews and take x-rays.
• Assist dentists during procedures and manage office workflow.

Skills

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment

Education

Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Sunset Hills Family Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

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 part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience, offering a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Team & Working Hours

• Join a 13‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Working hours: Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Thursday 7:00 am–3:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
• Option to work 3 days a week if preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment
• Required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training 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 of 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
• Tuberculosis (TB) test required for all new hires in dental office positions; standard requirement and will be arranged during the pre‑employment process (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.