Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Lakeville (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental practice as a Dental Assistant in Lakeville, MN, where you'll support patient care and work with state-of-the-art technology. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient comfort, and continuous learning, offering competitive benefits and growth potential.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Education and Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Access to minimum PHI and regular HIPAA training required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Minnesota Dental License

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant

Pilot Knob Dental Care in Lakeville, MN is looking for a licensed 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 part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

About Pilot Knob Dental Care

Like each Heartland Dental supported office, Pilot Knob Dental Care is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 13-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• $31-34/hour
• Schedule:
• Monday: 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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.
• A Minnesota dental assisting license is required (or in process of obtaining)

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 supported office is unique to its community and patients. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and 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.