Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Clarksville (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug insurance

Free dental services

Vision care support

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Team-focused work culture

Potential for vacation time

Job summary

A leading dental support organization is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant in Clarksville, MD. This role involves supporting the clinical treatment of patients, ensuring comfort and adherence to safety policies, while managing supplies and assisting in emergencies. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, be proficient in dental procedures, and thrive in a team-oriented workplace. The position offers a chance for professional growth and an uplifting work environment with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Ability to travel for training when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical treatment care of patients.
• Manage clinical supplies and maintain dentist's schedule.
• Assist in managing dental emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient care skills

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Computer proficiency

Education

Dental assisting school certificate

Job description

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant

Why join a Heartland Dental supported office? If you are a reliable and positive individual looking for career satisfaction and continuing educational opportunities, join our team! A Heartland Dental supported office is seeking a friendly Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to support the clinical treatment care of our patients. As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you will play a large role in the provision of effective and trustworthy dental services. You will sustain patient comfort, soothe upset patients, listen to their needs and educate them on dental procedures. You will also manage clinical supplies, work efficiently to maintain the supported dentist’s schedule and adhere to all OSHA and company safety policies.

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.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
• Vision care support
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 6 paid holidays off
• Team-focused, uplifting and educational work culture
• Potential for 2 weeks vacation available

About Fusion Dental - Clarksville

Fusion Dental- Clarksville, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 20 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• A fast paced and family oriented atmosphere
• An office with modern technology and systems in place

Additional Responsibilities

• Taking and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs
• Assisting the dentist in managing dental emergencies
• Improving your clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities offered by Heartland Dental

Requirements

As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you must have a positive and outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, excellent patient care skills and strong organizational skills.

• Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Good manual dexterity
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs
• Ability to travel at least once every other month for training, occasionally overnight
• Dental assisting school certificate is a plus
• Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.

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

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.