Dental Assistant

Sign on Bonus $3,000.00 Sign on Bonus! Dental Assistant A Winning Smile is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team. Bi‑lingual English/Spanish or Creole preferred. Working hours: Wednesday 9:30am-7:00pm, Thursday 7:45am-7:00pm, Friday 7:45am-5:00pm, Saturday 7:45am-2:00pm Responsibilities 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 Benefits Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off) Front‑loaded education and training, providing the opportunity to develop to your full potential Opportunity to be 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; the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards. Preferred Experience 1+ year of experience in 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 of 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 A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions; the test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Heartland Dental LLC