Dental Assistant

Orchard Valley Dental in Aurora, IL is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team! We welcome both experienced Dental Assistants and new graduates who are eager to build a rewarding career in dentistry.

We are seeking a hardworking, dependable individual who is passionate about patient care and committed to serving the community. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is adaptable to changing priorities, and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a positive and supportive team. If you are enthusiastic about helping patients achieve healthy smiles and are looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference, we would love to meet you!

Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m.

- 5 p.m.

Friday Off

1 Saturday a month

Orchard Valley Dental, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a five person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Located on W Indian Trail behind Mels Beauty Works in Aurora

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. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. 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.

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.

• 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

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays,and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded education and training, providing youtheopportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

• 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,…