Full Time Dental Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading dental support organization is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their team in Champaign, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and solid dental knowledge. Responsibilities include assisting in procedures, maintaining patient records, and ensuring a warm environment for patients. The office offers competitive benefits and encourages ongoing education in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant and/or x-ray certification if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients ensuring their comfort and education.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Dental Procedures

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

X-ray Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Hessel Park Family Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Schedule Needed

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

About Hessel Park Family Dentistry

Hessel Park Family Dentistry, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 14-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Located on West Kirby Avenue across from Niro's Gyros
• Compassionate and hard-working team in a fast-paced environment

Why Heartland Dental?

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

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, ensuring their comfort and providing education throughout treatment
• Review patient health history to provide quality care
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA & CDC guidelines
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place orders as needed
• Partner with providers and team to implement systems and maximize workflow

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Front-loaded education and training to develop your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a stable company with over 20 years of industry experience and unlimited growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• Dental assistant and/or x-ray certification if required by state law
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards, with HIPAA training required

Preferred Experience

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations
• Prolonged sitting and standing
• Lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability for periodic virtual or in-person training
• TB test required prior to employment, except in FL & TN

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, supporting over 3,000 doctors across 39 states and D.C. in more than 1,800 offices. Each supported office is unique to its community, with doctors retaining clinical autonomy, united by the goal of delivering high-quality care and experiences.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity in employment for all applicants.