Dental Assistant at HEARTLAND DENTAL LLC

Litchfield, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dental Assistance, Patient Care, X-Ray Processing, Chairside Assistance, Dentrix, Health History Review, Safety Protocols, Inventory Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Customer Service, Continuous Learning, Compassion, Motivation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Dental Assistant - Litchfield, MI 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. About Tru Family Dental Litchfield Tru Family Dental in Litchfield, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Mon-Thurs 8am-6pm, Thurs am-4pm Located off Marshall St, near Dollar General Work with a group of compassionate, easy-going dental professionals in an welcoming, family 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 Monthly and quarterly bonus opportunities 6 paid holidays annually (after 90 days of employment), 2 weeks paid vacation (after one year of employment) Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities More about the role Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide 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 (i.e., 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, as well as place and expedite orders as needed Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow Required Experience 1+ years of experience in a dental setting Dentrix or other dental software experience 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; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards. 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 As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, 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.

Responsibilities

As a Dental Assistant, you will greet and welcome patients, ensuring their comfort and providing education throughout their treatment. You will also assist dentists during procedures and manage treatment room preparation and inventory.