Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Mechanicsburg (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Mechanicsburg is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant who is X-ray Certified. Responsibilities include greeting patients, assisting during procedures, taking x-rays, and managing supplies. The position offers competitive benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and PTO. Ideal candidates will have experience in a dental setting and strong communication skills. Heartland Dental promotes a culture of learning and patient-first care, while ensuring a stable career with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort and education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of patient’s health history.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide superior chairside assistance during various procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols.
• Manage supply levels and place orders as needed.

Skills

Dental procedures and terminology

Excellent communication skills

Customer-centric environment experience

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant

Full Time Position (Monday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 a.m.-7:5 p.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., and Friday 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) + Competitive Salary + Benefits! MUST be X-ray Certified!

Mechanicsburg Family Dentistry 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.

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

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.

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.

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.