Dental Assistant

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture.

As a Dental Assistant at Steamboat Parkway Dental Care, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. You’ll enjoy state‑of‑the‑art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustaining patient comfort and providing 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) 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, placing and expediting orders as needed
• Partner 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, 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

• Join a 10‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Fun, engaging, hard‑working, team atmosphere
• Full‑time;
  Monday 8:00‑5:00;
  Tuesday 9:00‑6:00;
  Wednesday 9:00‑5:00;
  Thursday 7:00‑4:00;
  Friday as needed; no weekends
• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• Location:
  
  1121 Steamboat Pkwy Ste 3, Reno, NV 89521

• 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
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training required; individual must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

• 1+ year experience as a dental assistant preferred;
  Ability to train a newly graduated dental assistant
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification in NV preferred
• Clinical experience chairside assisting during restorative procedures, extractions and minor oral surgery, root canals, impressions and temporary crowns
• Experience taking and processing digital X‑rays (bitewings, PAs, FMX)
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control (OSHA & CDC standards); instrument setup, breakdown, and tray organization
• Familiar with suctioning, isolation, and patient positioning
• Friendly, calm, and reassuring demeanor
• Ability to explain procedures in simple terms; provide empathy for nervous or anxious patients
• Strong bedside manner
• Knowledge of dental imaging, scanners, charting & clinical charting software (including perio‑charting, restorations tracking, treatment planning), appointment scheduling & patient management tools

• Perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions; test arranged during pre‑employment process

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.