Dental Assistant

Overview Pleasant Grove Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pleasant Grove Dental, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients 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 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 room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations Manage supply and inventory levels, and place and expedite orders as needed Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state dental practice act Excellent communication and organizational skills Access to minimum PHI necessary for job-related functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards 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 with or without reasonable accommodation 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 (not applicable in FL & TN); the test will be arranged during pre-employment 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 patient experiences. 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