Dental Assistant — Growth, Training & Competitive Benefits

Heartland Dental; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental’s Dental Care of Fairfield is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a collaborative, fast-paced team. You’ll support patient care with dental procedures, take x-rays, and help manage supplies in a supportive office environment.

Growth opportunities exist within a network that provides non-clinical support and emphasizes patient-first care, safety, and ongoing learning. Training is available to develop full potential.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and PHI protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide superior chair-side assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office work-flow.

Skills

Dental terminology

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Dental assisting school completion

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Job description

Heartland Dental’s Dental Care of Fairfield is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a collaborative, fast-paced team. You’ll support patient care with dental procedures, take x-rays, and help manage supplies in a supportive office environment.

Growth opportunities exist within a network that provides non-clinical support and emphasizes patient-first care, safety, and ongoing learning. Training is available to develop full potential.