Dental Assistant

Wheat Family Dental is Hiring an Experienced Dental Assistant!

Wheat Family Dental is looking for a talented and experienced Dental Assistant to join our growing team! If you're passionate about patient care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working alongside an experienced and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Our state-of-the-art practice is home to a large, family-oriented team and doctors with over 30 years of combined experience
. We are committed to providing exceptional dentistry and delivering a customer service experience that exceeds expectations.

• Experience with 4-handed dentistry
• Proficiency assisting with Root Canal Therapy
• Experience with Crown & Bridge procedures
• Familiarity with Dental Implants
• Experience with Invisalign/Clear Aligner Therapy
• Strong clinical skills and a patient-focused approach
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively within a team

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Full-Time Position

• State-of-the-art dental facility
• Doctors with over 30 years of combined experience
• Large, supportive, family-oriented team
• Commitment to customer service excellence
• Opportunity to grow professionally in a thriving practice
• Positive, collaborative work environment

• 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 you the opportunity 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, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

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

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles 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 state of FL & TN.