Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Free dental services

Life insurance

401(K) retirement plan

Bonus opportunities

6 paid holidays annually

Paid time off after 90 days

Continuing education provided

Job summary

Heartland Dental's South Bend Family Dental Care is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians with four-handed dentistry, take and process X-rays, and prepare treatment rooms while upholding safety protocols.

You'll use Dentrix for scheduling and records, assist with patient education, manage supplies, and participate in ongoing training to provide exceptional patient experiences at a busy Indiana practice.

Qualifications

• Indiana Radiology License required or eligible.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric settings.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and PHI safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and support comfort throughout treatment.
• Take and process X-rays and diagnostic images.
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and records management.
• Prepare treatment rooms following OSHA guidelines.
• Monitor supplies and place/expedite orders.

Skills

Indiana radiology license

Dental terminology

Fast-paced environment

Communication

HIPAA awareness

Education

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Job description

Dental Assistant - South Bend Family Dental Care

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 South Bend Family Dental Care

South Bend FDC, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Located on Ironwood Rd, between Route 23 and Edison Rd, next to McDonalds
• Monday: 8:30-6:00; Tuesday: 7:30-5:00; Wednesday: 6:30-3:00; Thursday: 7:30-5:00
• Be a part of a hard-working, collaborative team in a growing practice

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 Business 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
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Monthly and quarterly bonus opportunities
• 6 paid holidays annually and paid time off after 90 days
• Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities

Why 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 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

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

• Indiana Radiology License
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environmentExcellent 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.