Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Farmington Hills, MI As a Dental Assistant , you’ll enjoy state‑of‑the‑art technology while 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. About Drakeshire Dental Mon, Tues, Thurs 7:30 – 5:30; Wed 8:30 – 6:30 Located near Farmington Rd and Eight Mile, across from Dunkin' Be a part of a hard‑working, energetic team in a positive, professional atmosphere Why 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. Benefits Medical, prescription drug and vision insurance Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees Life and disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan 6 paid holidays and paid time off starting after 90 days Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities More About The Role Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustaining patient comfort and providing 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 (e.g., 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 Excellent communication and organizational skills Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required; and the individual must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards Preferred Experience MI Radiology Certification Dentrix or other dental software experience 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 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 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. 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