Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug insurance

Free dental services for yourself and your dependents

Vision care support

Life insurance

401(K) retirement plan

6 paid holidays off

Potential for 2 weeks vacation

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant for its Forum Dental office in Lebanon, Missouri. The role involves providing effective dental services, ensuring patient comfort, and managing clinical supplies. You will benefit from an excellent compensation package, including insurance, paid holidays, and vacation.

The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, dental knowledge, and a positive attitude. Join a dedicated team that emphasizes collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Positive and outgoing personality.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Travel at least once every other month for training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

Excellent patient care skills

Strong organizational skills

Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Good manual dexterity

Computer proficiency

Education

EFDA Certification

Dental assisting school certificate

Job description

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant

New Graduate Welcome!

EFDA Certification Required

Forum Dental - Lebanon is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

We are a Heartland Dental supported office 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.

• 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 Forum Dental - Lebanon

• Join a 13 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Our office is located on the corner of Lynn Street and Raef Road.
• Forum Dental - Lebanon is a growing, fast-paced office that provides a hard‑working, strong‑team focus atmosphere.

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.