Dental Assistant - Career Growth & Team Support

Heartland; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Heartland Dental is hiring an Experienced Dental Assistant at our Collierville location. You will greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays using iTero and digital photography, and provide chairside assistance to supported dentists.

You will also manage scheduling in Dentrix and maintain a safe, compliant treatment room. Preferred candidates hold dental assistant/x-ray certification where required and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state act.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and PHI protection per role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate during treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to dentists during procedures.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with safety protocols in line with OSHA & CDC guidance.
• Manage supply and inventory; place and expedite orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and improve office workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Fast-paced environment

X-ray certification

Communication skills

HIPAA/PHI compliance

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Heartland Dental is hiring an Experienced Dental Assistant at our Collierville location. You will greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays using iTero and digital photography, and provide chairside assistance to supported dentists.

You will also manage scheduling in Dentrix and maintain a safe, compliant treatment room. Preferred candidates hold dental assistant/x-ray certification where required and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.