Endodontic Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental support services is seeking a dedicated Endodontic Dental Assistant to join their team in Round Rock, TX. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, focusing on patient care and comfort. The ideal candidate will have a passion for dentistry, experience with Dentrix, and a commitment to continuous learning. With a supportive environment and competitive benefits, this position provides a pathway for professional growth in a company that values diversity and inclusion. Join a team that prioritizes high-quality dental care and community service.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Front Loaded Education and Training

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology required.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort and education.
• Conduct thorough health history reviews for quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and provide chairside assistance.

Skills

Dental Procedures Knowledge

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

HIPAA Compliance

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

X-ray Certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D Scanner

Job description

Our Practice Carus Surgical in Round Rock, TX is looking for a Endodontic Dental Assistant to join our team. We are a state of the art office with a patient focused atmosphere. We are looking for a skilled Endodontic Dental Assistant to join our family. Our ideal candidate would be comfortable working with Dentrix, have previous endodontic experience, and overall a positive asset to our team!

SCHEDULE:Monday-Thursday 7:45am- 4:00pm

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state of the art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

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

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paidholidays,and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded educationand training, providing youtheopportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Minimum 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.

Preferred Experience

• 1+years of experiencein a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

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.
  
  

Who is Heartland Dental?

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 over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiencesto the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.