Dental Assistant - Four-Handed Dentistry & Growth

Heartland; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heartland Dental's Dental Group of Carbondale is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You’ll greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays, and provide chairside assistance with a focus on safety and patient comfort.

You’ll use Dentrix for scheduling and records, maintain supplies, and collaborate with providers to improve office workflow. Training and benefits support your growth and stability in a trusted network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate them throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to dentists during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Manage supplies and inventory; place and expedite orders as needed.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Customer service

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Heartland Dental's Dental Group of Carbondale is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You’ll greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays, and provide chairside assistance with a focus on safety and patient comfort.

You’ll use Dentrix for scheduling and records, maintain supplies, and collaborate with providers to improve office workflow. Training and benefits support your growth and stability in a trusted network.