Dental Assistant

Overview

Full Time Position (Monday 7:30am-5pm, Tuesday 7:30am-5pm, Wednesday 11am-7pm, Thursday 7:30am-5pm, and Friday 7:30am-1pm when open) with a salary range based on experience: $21-$28/hr plus benefits. Hershey Dental Group is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we hire and grow team members who 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. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state-of-the-art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support.

This role emphasizes patient care, learning, and continuous improvement.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to support quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms with adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed
• Collaborate 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 to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience offering stable career growth

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI for job-related duties; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards are required

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software
• Dental assisting school certification

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation; accommodations may be provided as needed
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions, arranged during pre-employment; not applicable in FL & TN

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and DC in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors lead their practice with clinical autonomy, and all Heartland Dental supported doctors share a commitment to delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to their communities. Heartland Dental is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides protections of federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws.