Dental Assistant

Overview Premier Dental Center is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Schedule Monday: 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Alternating Friday & Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Benefits Full benefits package including PTO, health and wellness discounts, Telehealth options, Direct Pay, and more. About Premier Dental Center Premier Dental Center, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Join an eight person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community Located on West Ogden Avenue in Naperville Fast-paced with a strong team focus 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. Role Summary 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 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 What You’ll Gain Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO Front loaded education and training, providing the opportunity to develop to your full potential Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience and potential for growth 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 functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards awareness 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 A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN); arranged during pre-employment Equal Opportunity Heartland Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We provide protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Heartland Dental