Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

We're Hiring! Join the Team at Fairchild Oaks Dental Care!

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a practice where you can make a difference every day? Fairchild Oaks Dental Care is searching for a talented, patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our amazing team!

• 2+ years of experience in General Dentistry
• Proficient in taking digital radiographs
• Experience with impressions and digital scans (iTero or other intraoral scanners)
• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and passion for outstanding patient care

• Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth

At Fairchild Oaks Dental Care, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care while creating a welcoming and positive experience for our patients and team members alike. If you're ready to bring your skills to a practice that values teamwork, positivity, and excellence, we'd love to meet you!

• 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…