RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Harris Southwest Dental

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. We are a state‑of‑the‑art office with a patient‑focused atmosphere. We seek a skilled Dental Assistant who is comfortable working with Dentrix, familiar with implants, capable of making a temporary crown, and overall a positive asset to our team.

As a Dental Assistant

Hard‑working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

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 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.

Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.

Manage supply and inventory levels, placing and expediting orders as needed.

Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off).

Front‑loaded education and training, providing the opportunity to develop to your full potential.

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.

Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.

If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification.

regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; the individual must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

1+ years of experience in a dental setting.

Dentrix or other dental software experience.

Dental assisting school certification.

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; 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. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

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.

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