Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Lancaster County is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant. The role involves greeting patients, taking x-rays, and assisting dentists during procedures. Offering a salary range of $20-$23/hr based on experience, the position comes with competitive benefits, including health insurance and PTO.

A successful candidate should have a dental assistant certification and x-ray certification as required by state law. Join a team that values patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a dental setting is preferred.
• Access to PHI required for job functions; regular HIPAA training is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and sustain comfort during treatment.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of dental procedures

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Overview

Dental Assistant - Full Time Position (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) + Salary Range $20-$23/hr based upon experience + Benefits. Must be X-ray Certified.

Red Rose Family Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

About 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment room with adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and 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
• Front loaded education and training to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience providing a stable career with growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by the state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI required for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training is required; ability 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 with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions; test will be arranged during pre-employment process; not applicable in the states of FL & TN

About the Role

Healthy, supportive work environment with focus on patient care and ongoing learning.

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.