Dental Assistant: Four-Handed Care & Tech-Savvy Support

Heartland; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant for Mallard Creek Dental in the United States. You’ll greet patients, review health histories, and assist during a variety of procedures while maintaining strict safety standards.

You will use Dentrix for scheduling and records, and ensure PHI protection per HIPAA requirements. A strong team-oriented mindset and commitment to patient care are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate throughout 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 to dentists during procedures in accordance with state practice act.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA & CDC guidelines.
• Manage supply and inventory, place and expedite orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize workflow.

Skills

Dental terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Job description

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant for Mallard Creek Dental in the United States. You’ll greet patients, review health histories, and assist during a variety of procedures while maintaining strict safety standards.

You will use Dentrix for scheduling and records, and ensure PHI protection per HIPAA requirements. A strong team-oriented mindset and commitment to patient care are essential.