Dental Assistant

Overview

Dental Assistant role at Heartland Dental. Shoreline Dentistry of Wayzata is looking for a licensed Dental Assistant to join our team.

$3000 Sign-on bonus for licensed dental assistants!

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort and provide 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 3D 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, 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 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

Shoreline Dentistry of Wayzata is part of Heartland Dental supported offices, unique to the community and the patients they serve. Join an 8 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community.

• Salary: $30-36/hour
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday with varied hours
• Sign-on bonus: $3000 for licensed dental assistants
• Schedule details:
• Monday: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday: 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Friday: flexible

• 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 practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI for job functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards required
• Minnesota dental assisting license is required (or in process)

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

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Occasional virtual or in-person training sessions
• TB test required prior to starting employment; not applicable in FL & TN

Heartland Dental is the nation s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to over 3,000 doctors in 39 states and DC across 1,800+ offices. All supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and share a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Equal employment opportunity:
Heartland Dental is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and recruiting regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.