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Dental Assistant ” DA/General Dental Assistant
Become Part of our Successful Dentistry Team as a Dental Assistant
This position is more than just a job, its an opportunity to learn and grow with a terrific dental team. Were dedicated to offering proficient, trustworthy dental services and care, and the Dental Assistant position will play a large role in that. If this sounds a like a good fit, we would love to hear from you.
Dental Assistant Functions
The Dental Assistant supports the clinical treatment care of patients. Other functions include sustaining patient comfort, managing supplies, listening to patients needs and educating them on dental procedures, working efficiently to maintain doctors schedule and adhering to all OSHA and safety policies and procedures. The Dental Assistant will also organize and maintain lab equipment, take and develop x-rays and provide comprehensive post-op dental procedures to patients. The ideal Dental Assistant candidate should possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology, a friendly, outgoing demeanor and excellent organizational skills.
Benefits:
We understand that you work hard, which is why each supported location provides an excellent compensation and benefits package. Additionally, Heartland Dentals extensive training and continuing education opportunities are unparalleled and exceed industry norms. Each supported location invests heavily in your professional and personal growth and wants to see you succeed. If your career ambitions include leadership and further advancement, our network of supported locations offer many opportunities to help you meet your goals. Heartland Dentals network of supported locations is expected to double in size within the next five to seven years and new opportunities will be created to support that growth.
Additional benefits:
* Medical and prescription drug insurance
* Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
* Vision care support
* Life insurance
* 401(K) retirement plan
* 6 paid holidays off
* Team-focused, uplifting and educational work culture
* Potential for 2 weeks vacation available
Responsibilities:
The Dental Assistant supports the clinical treatment care of patients. Other functions include sustaining patient comfort, managing supplies, listening to patients needs and educating them on dental procedures, working efficiently to maintain doctors schedule and adhering to all OSHA and safety policies and procedures. The Dental Assistant will also organize and maintain lab equipment, take and develop x-rays and provide comprehensive post-op dental procedures to patients. The ideal Dental Assistant candidate should possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology, a friendly, outgoing demeanor and excellent organizational skills.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
As a Dental Assistant at a Heartland Dental supported office, you must have a positive and outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, excellent patient care skills and strong organizational skills.
Additional requirements for the Dental Assistant include:
Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
Ability to build rapport with patients
Good manual dexterity
Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs
Ability to travel at minimum one time per quarter for training; potentially out of state
X-ray certification required in the state for which you apply
Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus
Education:
Dental assisting school certificate is a plus
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