Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC seeks a Dental Assistant at Tinker Creek Dental Care in Virginia. The role offers extensive training and a supportive team environment focused on patient care. Responsibilities include managing patient comfort, taking x-rays, and providing chairside assistance. Candidates must have X-ray certification and a strong knowledge of dental procedures. The position also provides competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within Heartland Dental. Join us to make a difference in patient care in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• Regular HIPAA training required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, sustaining comfort.
• Conduct health history reviews for quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Manage supply and inventory levels.

Skills

X-ray certification

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Working knowledge of dental procedures

Experience in customer service

Education

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Tinker Creek Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. We are willing to train new Dental Assistant graduates. Must have X-Ray certification.

Schedule

• Tuesday: 6:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• One Saturday a month: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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.

More About the Role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustaining patient comfort and providing 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 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, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience, offering a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

About Tinker Creek Dental Care

Tinker Creek Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Join a 13‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community. Our practice is located at 3911 Challenger Ave in Roanoke, VA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment.
• X‑ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training required and PHI protection measures in place.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year 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.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year.
• Requirement to complete a tuberculosis (TB) test for all new hires in dental office positions, except in the states of FL and TN.

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