Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Growth, Great Benefits

Heartland Dental; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Six paid holidays

PTO (paid time off)

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

RLJ Dental-Oshkosh, part of Heartland Dental LLC, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You will greet patients, review health histories, and assist clinicians with a variety of procedures while maintaining a safe, efficient environment.

The ideal candidate will have dental assistant and/or x-ray certification, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. This role supports a patient-first culture under Heartland Dental’s national network.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environments.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and educate during treatment.
• Review health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dentists.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with OSHA/CDC safety protocols.
• Manage supply levels and place/expedite orders.
• Partner with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer-centric mindset

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Dental assisting school certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

RLJ Dental-Oshkosh, part of Heartland Dental LLC, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You will greet patients, review health histories, and assist clinicians with a variety of procedures while maintaining a safe, efficient environment.

The ideal candidate will have dental assistant and/or x-ray certification, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. This role supports a patient-first culture under Heartland Dental’s national network.