Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a committed Dental Assistant to enhance patient care within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will possess at least 1 year of experience and be proficient in using Dentrix software. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits while prioritizing a supportive work culture focused on growth and learning.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays and PTO

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a dental setting required.
• Experience with Dentrix preferred.
• Certification in dental assisting and/or x-ray certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, conduct health history reviews.
• Take and process x-rays, assist in dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, manage inventory and supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organization

Education

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

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Dental Assistant – Forward Dental – Oak Creek – South Main

Join our thriving and collaborative team at

• Compensation: $19.00 – $21.00/hour (based on experience)
• Experience Required: Minimum of 1 year
• Software Experience: Dentrix preferred
• Team Size: 9 team members
• Start Date: Hiring and looking to start ASAP
  
  

Dental Assistant – Forward Dental – Oak Creek – South Main

Join our thriving and collaborative team at Forward Dental – Oak Creek – South Main located in vibrant Oak Creek, Wisconsin! We are currently seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care and eager to grow with a positive and fun team.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Monday–Wednesday, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Compensation: $19.00 – $21.00/hour (based on experience)
• Experience Required: Minimum of 1 year
• Software Experience: Dentrix preferred
• Team Size: 9 team members
• Start Date: Hiring and looking to start ASAP
  
  

About the Office Culture:

Our Oak Creek team is known for being:

• Collaborative
• Fun and positive
• Hard-working
• Focused on growth and learning
  
  

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is committed to delivering exceptional lifetime care for our patients. To do so, we invest in our team members — empowering them to support both the business and clinical aspects of each supported dental office while fostering a strong, inclusive team culture.

As a Dental Assistant at Heartland Dental, you will benefit from:

• State-of-the-art technology
• A supportive and engaging team environment
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
• A culture that puts patients first
  
  

If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to make an impact in your community — we’d love to meet you!

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 Forward Dental – Oak Creek – South Main

Forward Dental – Oak Creek – South Main, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

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.
  
  

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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