Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Four-Hand Dentistry

Heartland; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Adams Dairy Family Dental Care is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a supportive Heartland Dental network. You will greet patients, review health histories, and assist with a wide range of procedures, using Dentrix for scheduling and maintaining records.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety protocols, and collaboration with a team to deliver high-quality dental care across the practice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and support comfort and education throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to inform quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to dentists.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and records.
• Prepare treatment room following safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Manage supplies and place/expedite orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and improve workflow.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Patient care

Education

Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification

Job description

Adams Dairy Family Dental Care is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a supportive Heartland Dental network. You will greet patients, review health histories, and assist with a wide range of procedures, using Dentrix for scheduling and maintaining records.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety protocols, and collaboration with a team to deliver high-quality dental care across the practice.