Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; McAlester (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Experienced Dental Assistant to join McAlester Lifetime Dentistry. In this role, you will join a collaborate team focused on superior patient care, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and participating in ongoing training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1 year of experience and necessary certifications, contributing to a patient-first environment while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Quarterly bonus potential

Access to Daily Pay

Education and training opportunities

Paid holidays and PTO

Qualifications

• 1 year of Dental Assistant experience required.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology needed.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, maintain comfort and provide education.
• Take and process x-rays and conduct diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit

Oklahoma X-Ray Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Full-Time Experienced Dental Assistant Career Opportunity! "No Nights or Weekends, Full Benefits Package, Quarterly Bonus Potential, Dental Assistant Academy Training & CE Classes Included"

Expected Full-Time Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm (Hours Subject to Change)

McAlester Lifetime Dentistry, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice and a "Growing Patient-Focused Doctor Office" is looking for an Full-Time Experienced Dental Assistantto join our team.

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.

About McAlester Lifetime Dentistry:

McAlester Lifetime Dentistry, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join an 8 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Office is a fun, compassionate, motivated, hardworking, goal-oriented, energetic team
• Office Location: 611 S. George Nigh Expressway, McAlester, OK 74501
• Expected Full-Time Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm (Hours Subject to Change)

Fun Facts About Office:

*Celebrate Successes & Goal Achievements

*Celebrate Birthdays & Work Anniversaries

*Have Team Outings

*Involved in the Community

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.

Heartland Dental was recently recognized by Newsweek for two awards: America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. These prestigious honors come after the organization was reviewed among 1.5 million large and mid-sized companies in a nationwide study and achieved a 5-star rating for both awards.

What You’ll Gain:

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paidholidays,and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded educationand training, providing youtheopportunity 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
• Access to on-demand Daily Pay

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Oklahoma Dental Assistant Permit
• Oklahoma X-Ray Certification
• 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• 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.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-centric, and high volume patient environment
• Adaptable to a changing work environment
• Excellent communication, organizationals, and mult-tasking skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Sense of urgency
• Microsoft Office Suite experience

Preferred Experience:

• 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

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 experiencesto 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.