Dental Assistant

Delany Dental Care, Gurnee, Illinois is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. 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. Job Description 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, 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 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, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential About Delany Dental Care, Gurnee, Illinois Delany Dental Care, Gurnee, Illinois, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. 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 Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training and protection of PHI required 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 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 sitting and standing Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times #J-18808-Ljbffr