Dental Assistant: Sign-On Bonus & No Weekends

Heartland Dental; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $1,500

Job summary

Heartland Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Ankeny, IA. The role includes front-line patient care, x-ray taking, and four-handed chairside assistance with a focus on safety and patient comfort. Training and strong teamwork are emphasized.

Join a large national network that supports doctors with non-clinical services, offering opportunities for professional growth and a stable career in a community-focused practice.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced customer-centric environment.
• HIPAA training and PHI data safeguards awareness.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate during treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures with four-handed dentistry.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with proper safety protocols.
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to optimize office workflow.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Heartland Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Ankeny, IA. The role includes front-line patient care, x-ray taking, and four-handed chairside assistance with a focus on safety and patient comfort. Training and strong teamwork are emphasized.

Join a large national network that supports doctors with non-clinical services, offering opportunities for professional growth and a stable career in a community-focused practice.