Dental Assistant

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at Heartland Dental
. Family Dentistry of Short Pump is looking for a dedicated dental assistant to join our team.

As a Dental Assistant
, you’ll enjoy state‑of‑the‑art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. 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, 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 3‑D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide superior chairside assistance (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, placing and expediting orders as needed.
• Partner with 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.
• Front‑loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20 + years of industry‑leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

• At least 1 year of experience in a dental setting.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast‑paced customer‑centric environment.
• VA X‑ray certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and PHI protection; regular training required.

• More than 2 years of experience in a dental setting.
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
• Diploma from a dental assisting school.

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment, including a tuberculosis (TB) test for all new hires in dental office positions.

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. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. 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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