Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Chairside Support

Heartland; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Valley Smiles Dental Care is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. You will greet patients, review health history, take x-rays, and provide four-handed chairside support to our clinicians.

Proficiency with Dentrix and iTero 3D imaging is a plus. We offer competitive benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth within Heartland Dental’s network.

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 (i.e., 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

Customer service

HIPAA training

Excellent communication

PHI protection

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Valley Smiles Dental Care is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. You will greet patients, review health history, take x-rays, and provide four-handed chairside support to our clinicians.

Proficiency with Dentrix and iTero 3D imaging is a plus. We offer competitive benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth within Heartland Dental’s network.