Dental Assistant (Part Time)

Heartland Dental; Delafield (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

ForwardDental – Delafield is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our team on Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. No prior experience required; new grads are encouraged to apply.

You will greet patients, assist dentists, take X-rays, and manage patient records using Dentrix while upholding safety protocols and HIPAA guidelines.

Heartland Dental supports this office with years of experience and offers competitive benefits. This role rewards dependable, team‑oriented individuals.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and professional attitude.
• Willingness to learn and work with a team.
• If required, dental assistant and/or x-ray certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and educate them during treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process X-rays and other diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Maintain safety with OSHA & CDC guidelines and manage supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Professional attitude

Education

Dental assistant certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Job description

Dental Assistant

ForwardDental – Delafield is looking for a Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our team!

Schedule: Saturday only, 7:30 AM A01:00 PM

Dental Assistant

ForwardDental – Delafield is looking for a Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our team!

Schedule: Saturday only, 7:30 AM A01:00 PM

Experience: No previous dental assisting experience is required. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

We are looking for a dependable, team-focused Dental Assistant who provides excellent customer service and is eager to learn and grow in the dental field.

What We0re Looking For:

• Strong customer service skills
• Positive and professional attitude
• Dependable and team-oriented
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work every Saturday from 7:30 AM A01:00 PM

Completion of TB testing is required before starting employment.

Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental is the nation0as largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

As a Dental Assistant, youll enjoy state of the art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

More About The Role

• 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

What Youll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

About Forward Dental - Delafield

Forward Dental - Delafield, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation0s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, were committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.