Dental Assistant — Growth, Training & Great Benefits

Heartland; Bloomington (IL); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Heartland Dental is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join a 12-person team at Hershey Plaza Dental Center. The role involves greeting patients, reviewing health histories, taking X-rays and using iTero 3D scanning, and providing expert chairside assistance.

The position emphasizes strict safety protocols, HIPAA training, and collaboration with clinicians to uphold high standards of patient care. A fast-paced environment and a commitment to patient education are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Working 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.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and protecting PHI according to role responsibilities.

Aufgaben

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and sustain patient comfort; provide education throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to inform quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (e.g., iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) during a wide range of procedures following state practice act.
• Use Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with safety protocols in line with OSHA & CDC guidance.
• Manage supplies and inventory; place and expedite orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize workflow.

Kenntnisse

Dental procedures knowledge

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Dentrix

Jobbeschreibung

Heartland Dental is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join a 12-person team at Hershey Plaza Dental Center. The role involves greeting patients, reviewing health histories, taking X-rays and using iTero 3D scanning, and providing expert chairside assistance.

The position emphasizes strict safety protocols, HIPAA training, and collaboration with clinicians to uphold high standards of patient care. A fast-paced environment and a commitment to patient education are essential.