Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Carus Dental - The Woodlands is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. You’ll work with state-of-the-art technology and a supportive team focused on patient care.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, taking x‑rays, using Dentrix for scheduling and records, and maintaining safety standards. Certification requirements vary by state; HIPAA training is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology required.
• Experience in fast-paced patient-centric environments preferred.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification may be required by state law.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Access to PHI with HIPAA training and data safeguards.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and ensure their comfort throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to tailor quality care.
• Take and process X-rays and other diagnostics (e.g., iTero 3D scanner).
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dentists during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols per OSHA & CDC.
• Manage supplies and place orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to maximize office workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA training

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Carus Dental - The Woodlands 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. Patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged. The successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

More About The Role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide superior chairside assistance (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, and 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.
• Front loaded education and training, enabling you to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training 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.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
• 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.
• 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. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

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.