Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug and vision

Free dental services for yourself and

Life and disability insurance

Monthly and quarterly bonus

401(K) retirement plan

6 paid holidays annually

PTO accrues from start

Continuing education provided

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant in Rockford, MI. You will greet patients, assist dentists, take x-rays with iTero 3D scanning, and support patient education throughout treatment. The role emphasizes safety, accurate record keeping in Dentrix, and inventory management.

Meadow Creek Dental Care, part of Heartland Dental, offers training with the latest technology, a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends, and strong focus on patient-centered care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• HIPAA training and data protection awareness are required.
• Preferred experience with Dentrix or other dental software.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, ensuring comfort and education throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to provide high-quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments with iTero 3D scanner and digital photography.
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists with four-handed dentistry.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Manage supplies and inventory; place and expedite orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and improve workflow.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Customer-centric mindset

HIPAA training

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Digital photography

Job description

Dental Assistant - Rockford, MI

As a

Dental Assistant - Rockford, MI

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 Meadow Creek Dental Care

Meadow Creek Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported practice, is unique to the community they serve

• Located at 131 and 10 Mile Rd, in front of Meijer
• Training and development opportunities with the latest technology and techniques
• Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends

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.

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug and vision insurance
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
• Life and disability insurance
• Monthly and quarterly bonus opportunities
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Monthly and quarterly bonus opportunities
• 6 paid holidays annually, PTO starts accruing right away
• Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities

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

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• 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.

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.