EFDA Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug & vision

Free dental for you & dependents (lab费

Life & disability insurance

401(K) retirement plan

Bonus opportunities (monthly & Qt)

6 paid holidays & PTO after 90 days

Continuing education & growth

Job summary

Heartland Dental seeks an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) for our state‑of‑the‑art practice entering Fishers, Indiana in January. You will greet patients, review health histories, take and process imaging, and provide four‑handed chairside support while maintaining safety protocols.

The role requires knowledge of dental procedures, and experience with Dentrix is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits, CE opportunities, and a path for growth within a leading dental support

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• 1+ year of chairside expanded functions preferred, but open to a new program graduate.
• Experience with dental software, such as Dentrix.

Responsibilities

• Greet and educate patients from the start of their dental journey.
• Review patient health history for quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dentists.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols per OSHA & CDC guidelines.
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place orders as needed.
• Collaborate to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Facilitate patient flow

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Digital photography

Job description

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Now hiring EFDA's for our state of the art practice coming to Fishers in January! Under construction on Southeastern Parkway, near Meijer!

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug and vision insurance
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus labfees
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Monthly and quarterly bonus opportunities
• 6 paid holidays and PTO starting after 90 days!
• Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture. As a Business Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

Heartland Dental is the nation's 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.

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 (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

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• 1+ year of chairside expanded functions preferred, but open to a new program graduate
• Experience working with a dental software, such as Dentrix

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication skills and patient focused mindset
• Attention to detail and strong organization skills
• Ability to facilitate patient flow throughout the office

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.

We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.