Dental Assistant

Overview Vista Trail Dental Care in Sachse, TX is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. We are a brand new state of the art office with a patient focused atmosphere. Our ideal candidate would be comfortable working with Dentrix, able to make a temporary crown, and a positive asset to our team. 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. Responsibilities Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide appropriate education throughout treatment. Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care. Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.). Provide 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 room with adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations. Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and expedite orders as needed. Partner with providers and 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 a part of a secure company with experience and growth potential. Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology. Experience 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. Access to minimum PHI for job-related functions; regular HIPAA training will be 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. 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. This is a standard requirement and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process. Not applicable in the states of FL & TN where prohibited by law. About 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 retain clinical autonomy and are united by a common goal: delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr