Dental Assistant

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDental Assistant - New Grads Welcome! (X-ray certified or willing to obtain one)Work Schedule: Mon 8:00am-5:00pm, Wed 9:00am-6:00pm, Thur 8:00am-5:00pm and Fri 8:00am-4:00pm, and 1 Sat a month (Arrival 1 hour prior to shift time.) Jacobson Dental Group is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.About Jacobson Dental GroupJacobson Dental Group, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.Join a 25person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and communityWhere Compassion, Connection, and Excellence Come Together Why Heartland Dental?Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.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.More about the roleGreet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatmentConduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality careTake and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)Provide superior chair-sideassistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice actUtilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keepingPrepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendationsManage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as neededPartner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office work-flow What You’ll GainCompetitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paidholidays,and PTO (paid time off)Front loaded educationand training, providing youtheopportunity to develop to your full potentialOpportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potentialMinimum QualificationsWorking knowledge of dental procedures and terminologyExperience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environmentIf required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certificationExcellent communication and organizational skillsThe 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; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.Preferred Experience 1+years of experiencein a dental settingDentrix or other dental software experienceDental assisting school certificationPhysical 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 positionProlonged periods sitting and standingMust be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at timesAvailability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person)periodically throughout the yearAs 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. Who is Heartland Dental?Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiencesto the communities they serve.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.