Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Mauldin (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education and training

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant for their Mauldin location. This role involves greeting patients, assisting with dental procedures, managing records using Dentrix, and ensuring patient comfort throughout the treatment process. Ideal candidates will have working knowledge of dental procedures and experience in a fast-paced environment. Heartland Dental offers competitive benefits including health insurance and paid time off, along with development opportunities in a stable work environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• Regular HIPAA training is required to protect patient information.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients to ensure comfort and provide education.
• Conduct thorough review of patient health history for quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide superior chairside assistance during various procedures.
• Manage supply and inventory levels and expedite orders as needed.

Skills

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Experience in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant

Ashby Park Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team. Experience with Implants and cosmetic cases a plus!

Schedule Availability Needed

Tuesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.

About Ashby Park Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry

Ashby Park Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join an eight-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Located on Ashby Park Ln next to CVS Pharmacy in Greenville
• Come join a fast‑paced environment where teamwork and hard work are appreciated

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 over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice and retain full clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

More about the role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, and 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 (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, 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 (paid time off)
• Front‑loaded education and training, providing 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 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 will be required and the individual must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods of 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 states of FL & TN.

EEO Statement

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.