Dental Assistant

Great Full-Time opportunity (Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm) + Salary Range $22-$25/hr based upon experience + benefits + No weekends! Overview 1st Advantage Dental - Latham is looking for a great Full Time Dental Assistant to join our team. About Heartland Dental Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will 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. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll 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. Role and Responsibilities Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to support quality care Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.) Provide superior chairside assistance (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 rooms with adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and expedite orders as needed Partner with providers and the team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow What You’ll Gain Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off) Front loaded education and training to develop to your full potential Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience providing a stable career with growth potential Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification if required under the state dental practice act Excellent communication and organizational skills Access to minimum PHI for job-related functions; regular HIPAA training is required; ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards Preferred Experience 1+ years of experience in a dental setting Dentrix or other dental software experience Dental assisting school certification Physical Requirements Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation; accommodations may be provided to enable performance of duties Prolonged periods of sitting and standing Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically throughout the year TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions; test will be arranged during pre-employment; not applicable in FL & TN EEO and Commitment Heartland Dental is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We comply with federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Heartland Dental