Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Free dental services for dependents

Life and disability insurance

401(K) retirement plan

Bonus opportunities

6 paid holidays annually and PTO after

Job summary

South Bend Family Dental Care is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in South Bend, IN. You will provide chairside support, take x-rays, manage patient records, and contribute to a welcoming, educational patient experience.

We value teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to safety protocols. Training is provided; Heartland Dental supports our growing office with a collaborative environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Indiana Radiology License is required.
• Dental assisting school certification preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced dental office setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and support comfort and education throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history for quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Manage supplies and place orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to improve office workflow.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient-care focus

HIPAA knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Indiana Radiology License

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix or similar scheduling software

Job description

Dental Assistant - South Bend, IN

South Bend Family Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant 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 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 labfees
• 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 environment
• 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 experiencein 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 experiencesto 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.