Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Continuous education opportunities

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Lincoln is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their vibrant team. The role involves greeting patients, assisting in procedures, and using advanced dental technology. Ideal candidates will have dental assisting certification, excellent communication skills, and a passion for patient care.

Competitive benefits, ongoing training, and a supportive environment are offered to ensure personal and professional growth. Join us in delivering exceptional dental experiences!

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• Required certification under the state dental practice act for dental assisting.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, provide education throughout treatment.
• Take and process x-rays and conduct diagnostic assessments.
• Assist during procedures according to state dental practice act.

Skills

Working knowledge of dental procedures

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service experience

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Lincoln Dental Center is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

New Grads Welcomed!

Schedule Availability Needed

Monday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Wednesday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

About Lincoln Dental Center

Lincoln Dental Center, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 8‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Located on Keokuk Street
• Growing team in a positive environment

Why 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.

More About The Role

• 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 a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare the treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and to 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, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.
• Required dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification under the state dental practice act.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and knowledge of PHI and data safeguards.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
• Dental assisting school certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods of 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.
• Tuberculosis (TB) test required for all new hires in dental office positions, except in 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.