Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading dental support organization is seeking a Dental Assistant in Las Vegas, NV. In this role, you will greet and assist patients, manage x-rays, and support dental procedures. The successful applicant will have a passion for patient care, experience in a dental setting, and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
Regular HIPAA training will be required.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Greet and welcome patients during their dental journey.
Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
Provide chairside assistance during various procedures.

Skills

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience in a customer-centric environment

Education

Dental assistant certification if required

X-ray certification if required

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

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Oak Grove Dental Care is 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

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 a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

About Oak Grove Dental Care

Oak Grove Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
Our beautiful office is located near the Red Lobster and across the Jack in the Box off of West Craig Road
We are a connected and easy-going team

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.
1+ years of experience in a dental setting
Dentrix or other dental software experience

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 Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors 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.

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