Dental Assistant: Elite Patient Care & Chairside Support

Heartland Dental LLC; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering excellent patient care. You will support clinicians with chairside procedures, process X-rays, and manage scheduling and records using Dentrix.

The role requires dental assisting certification, X-ray certification, and strong communication skills to ensure a positive patient experience and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast-paced patient-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients at start of their dental journey and educate throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process X-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room following safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Manage supplies and inventory and place orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and improve workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Customer-centric environment

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix or similar software

Job description

Heartland Dental LLC is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering excellent patient care. You will support clinicians with chairside procedures, process X-rays, and manage scheduling and records using Dentrix.

The role requires dental assisting certification, X-ray certification, and strong communication skills to ensure a positive patient experience and adherence to safety standards.