Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental support organization as a Dental Assistant in Wilmington, NC. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care, manage dental procedures, and work with a collaborative team. Enjoy competitive benefits, ongoing training, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

PTO

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort and education.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

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Independence Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

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.

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

1. Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
2. Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
3. Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
4. Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) during procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.
5. Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
6. Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA & CDC guidelines.
7. Manage supply and inventory levels, and place orders as needed.
8. Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize workflow.

What You’ll Gain

1. Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, six paid holidays, and PTO.
2. Front-loaded education and training to develop your skills.
3. Opportunity to be part of a stable company with 20+ years of industry experience and unlimited growth potential.

About Independence Dental

Independence Dental, like each supported office, is unique to its community and patients.

• Join a 6-person team that values collaboration, communication, and community.
• Located at 3830 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 248412.
• Come join a new and collaborative team!

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant and/or x-ray certification if required by state law.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards, with HIPAA training.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years in a dental setting.
• Dentrix or similar dental software experience.
• Dental assisting school certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform duties with or without accommodations.
• Prolonged sitting and standing.
• Lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Attend periodic virtual or in-person training.
• TB test required prior to employment, except in FL & TN.

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the largest dental support organization in the U.S., supporting over 3,000 doctors across 39 states and D.C., in more than 1,800 offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and aim to deliver high-quality care and experiences to their communities.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.