Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Overview

Premier Dental Partners - South County/Fenton is looking for an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) to join our team.

Why join a Heartland Dental supported office? If you are a reliable and positive individual seeking career satisfaction and continuing educational opportunities, this is an opportunity to support the clinical treatment care of our patients. As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you will help provide effective and trustworthy dental services, support patient comfort, listen to patient needs, educate patients on procedures, manage clinical supplies, help maintain the dentist’s schedule, and adhere to OSHA and company safety policies.

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. 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 high-quality dental care and patient experiences.

• Organize and maintain lab equipment
• Take and develop X-rays
• Provide comprehensive post-operative dental procedures to patients
• Join a collaborative team to support patient care and office operations
• Take and record medical and dental histories and patient vitals
• Assist the dentist in managing dental emergencies
• Continue professional development through education and training opportunities offered by Heartland Dental

• Join an 8-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Hours:
  
  Monday–Thursday 6:30 am–4:00 pm;
  Fridays as needed

• Positive and outgoing personality with exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent patient care and strong organizational abilities
• Superior knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Good manual dexterity
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs
• Ability to travel at least once every other month for training (overnight occasionally)
• Dental assisting school certificate is a plus
• Previous experience in a dental practice is a plus

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents (lab fees not included)
• Vision care support
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 6 paid holidays
• Team-focused, uplifting, and educational work culture
• Potential for 2 weeks of vacation

• Company retains discretion to change duties of the position at any time
• Equal opportunity in employment (federal, state, and local laws)

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement 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 states of Florida and Tennessee.