Dental Assistant

Overview Kind Dentistry, Mount Pleasant , 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. 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 Overview As a Dental Assistant , you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology and be supported by a collaborative team. 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 Review patient health history to support 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 rooms with adherence to safety protocols, following OSHA & CDC recommendations Manage stock, inventory levels, and place/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 part of a stable company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and growth potential About Kind Dentistry, Mount Pleasant Kind Dentistry, Mount Pleasant, 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 The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; the individual will need 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 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 is required for all new hires in dental office positions; not applicable in the states of FL & TN Who is 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. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors share the goal of delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to their communities. Note: At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values that promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Heartland Dental