Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC is seeking a reliable Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to support patient care in Indianapolis. The role includes managing clinical supplies, assisting the dentist, and ensuring patient comfort while maintaining OSHA compliance. Opportunities for professional growth through extensive training and educational benefits are integral to the position, making it a rewarding career choice.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug insurance

Free dental services for employees

Vision care support

Life insurance

401(K) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Educational work culture

Vacation potential

Qualifications

• Must have positive and outgoing personality.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of dental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical treatment care of patients.
• Manage clinical supplies and maintain dentist's schedule.
• Take and record medical/dental histories and assist in emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Computer proficiency

Education

Dental assisting school certificate

Job description

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant

Dental Care of Franklin Townshipis looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

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.

Benefits:

We understand that you work hard, which is why each supported location provides an excellent compensation and benefits package. Additionally, Heartland Dental’s extensive training and continuing education opportunities are unparalleled and exceed industry norms. Each supported location invests heavily in your professional and personal growth and wants to see you succeed. If your career ambitions include leadership and further advancement, our network of supported locations offer many opportunities to help you meet your goals. Heartland Dental’s network of supported locations is expected to double in size within the next five to seven years and new opportunities will be created to support that growth.

Additional benefits:

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus labfees
• 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

As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant at a Heartland Dental supported office, you will organize and maintain lab equipment, take and develop X-rays and provide comprehensive post-operative dental procedures to patients.

About Dental Care of Franklin Township

Dental Care of Franklin Township, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Two doctor, four hygienist practice
• Located in front of Kroger at Southport and Franklin
• State of the art practice, utilizing the latest technology and techniques - newly built in 2023!

Additional responsibilities of the Expanded Duties Dental Assistant include:

• Taking and recording medical and dental histories and patient vitalsigns
• Assisting the dentist in managing dental emergencies
• Improving your clinical skills and acumen through participation incontinuing education and training opportunities offered by HeartlandDental

Requirements:

Job Requirement - Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant:

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.

Additional requirements for the Expanded Duties Dental Assistant include:

• 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

We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.

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.