Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Exeter (NH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental support organization seeks an experienced Dental Assistant to join their thriving practice in Exeter. This full-time role requires floating to nearby locations and offers competitive pay and benefits. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and a background in dental assisting, ensuring the highest standards of service in a collaborative, state-of-the-art environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Six Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced customer-centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort and education.
• Conduct health history reviews and take x-rays.
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Dental Assisting School Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Experienced Dental Assistant: Floater

Full Time (Monday - Friday) + $25-$29/hr based upon experience + Benefits

*Must be willing to float to nearby locations, Rockingham Dental Group - Exeter will be your home office.

Rockingham Dental Group - Exeter is a thriving and fast-paced three-doctor practice looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

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.

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

1. Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
2. Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care
3. Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
4. 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
5. Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
6. Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
7. Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
8. 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

About Rockingham Dental Group - Exeter

Rockingham Dental Group - Exeter, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 21-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• We have a beautiful practice with state-of-the-art technology
• Our office is a welcoming and positive team environment, and we like to have fun

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
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required; and the individual must 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
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically throughout the year
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions, to be completed prior to starting employment (not applicable in FL & TN).

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 supported doctors who retain clinical autonomy. Our goal is delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to communities.

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