Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a passionate Dental Assistant to join their Maple Grove team. This role emphasizes patient comfort and quality care, providing an engaging environment with state-of-the-art technology. As part of a collaborative team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient experiences while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. If you are driven to make a difference in your community and thrive in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Education and Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology is essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort throughout treatment.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.

Skills

Dental Procedures Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Minnesota Dental License

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D Scanner

Job description

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Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, 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

• 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 Arbor Lakes Dental

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

• Join a 7 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• $29-35/hour
• Schedule:
• Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 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. - 3:30 p.m.
• Every other Friday
  

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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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