Dental Assistant II — Growth, Training & Great Benefits

Heartland; Wesley Chapel (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO (paid time off)

Front loaded education and training

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant II to join Dental Care at Village Commons. You’ll support dentists with four-handed dentistry, operate Dentrix for scheduling and records, and help maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.

You’ll contribute to a team with state-of-the-art technology and ongoing learning, while handling patient education, health history reviews, and efficient room preparation. Prior dental experience and X-ray certification are preferred.

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
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

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 chairside 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 workflow

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Customer-centric environment

HIPAA training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant II to join Dental Care at Village Commons. You’ll support dentists with four-handed dentistry, operate Dentrix for scheduling and records, and help maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.

You’ll contribute to a team with state-of-the-art technology and ongoing learning, while handling patient education, health history reviews, and efficient room preparation. Prior dental experience and X-ray certification are preferred.