Dental Assistant
Overview:
Join Our Team at Complete Family Dentistry in Elkhart!
Full time schedule: Tuesday - Friday weekly
Are you passionate about teamwork and patient care? We're seeking a Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team!
Why You’ll Love This Role: As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology in an environment that values camaraderie and support. Here, patient care is our top priority, and we believe in fostering continuous learning and professional growth.If you're a motivated, hard-working individual with a drive to provide exceptional care to our community, we want you on our team!
About Complete Family Dentistry: Complete Family Dentistry, supported by Heartland Dental, is dedicated to serving our community with personalized care. Located conveniently between Prairie and Division Streets on Waterfall Dr in Elkhart! You'll be joining an energetic team of 11 dental professionals who are focused on solutions and creating a welcoming environment.
Why Choose Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental is committed to building a team that excels in providing lifetime care for our patients. We support the growth and development of our team members, ensuring an environment that promotes learning, teamwork, and a patient-first approach.
Benefits Include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and vision insurance
- Free dental services for you and your dependents (excluding lab fees)
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(K) retirement plan
- Health Savings Account
- 6 paid holidays annually (after 90 days of employment) and 2 weeks of paid vacation (after one year)
- Continuing education and endless opportunities for growth
Responsibilities:
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
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications- Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
- Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
- 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.
- 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 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
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.
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.