Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant with Coronal Polishing Certification to join their team at Lifetime Dental of Norman. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment, health benefits, a focus on continuous learning, and a commitment to patient care. The successful candidate will ensure optimal patient experiences and contribute to a collaborative team dedicated to dental excellence.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus potential

Daily Pay access

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and manage their comfort.
• Conduct health history reviews and take x-rays.
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Coronal Polishing Certification

Oklahoma Dental Permit

Oklahoma X-Ray Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Full-Time Dental Assistant with Coronal Polishing 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, 8:00am-5:00pm

Lifetime Dental of Norman, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice and a "Growing Patient-Focused Doctor Office" is looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant with Coronal Polishing Certification to 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 Lifetime Dental of Norman:

Lifetime Dental of Norman, 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, collaborative, goal-oriented team
• Office Location: 2002 W. Lindsey Street, Norman, OK 73069
• Expected Full-Time Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
  
  

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 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
• 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 Permit
• Oklahoma X-Ray Certification
• Coronal Polishing Certification
• 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 and customer-centric environment
• Team Player
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Adaptable to a changing work environment
• Attention to detail
• 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 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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