Dental Assistant

Overview

Join Heartland Dental as a Dental Assistant at Russellville Dental Group
. This full‑time role offers a healthy work‑life balance, competitive benefits, quarterly bonus potential, and comprehensive training and CE classes.

• No nights or weekends – enjoy a healthy work‑life balance
• Full benefits package – health insurance, retirement plans & PTO
• Quarterly bonus potential – reward for hard work & dedication
• Dental Assistant Academy training & CE classes included – we invest in your growth

Russellville Dental Group, a Heartland Dental supported practice, seeks a Full‑time Experienced Dental Assistant. You’ll work with state‑of‑the‑art technology in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment that places patients first.

• 10‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication & community
• Fun, fast‑paced, positive, professional, energetic team
• Office
  
  Location:
  
  230 North Elmira, Russellville, AR 72802
• Expected Full‑time hours:
  Monday‑Thursday 7:30‑5:00 & Friday 7:30‑2:00 (subject to change)

• Greet and welcome patients, sustain comfort & provide education throughout treatment
• Review patient health history to provide quality care
• Take & process x‑rays & 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 & record keeping
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols & following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply & inventory levels, place & expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems & maximize office workflow

• High School Diploma / GED
• State‑issued Dental Assistant Permit & X‑ray credentials
• 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• Experience with Dentrix or other dental software
• Working knowledge of dental procedures & terminology
• Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Strong communication, organization, & multitasking abilities
• Adaptable to changing workflows & team dynamics
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Team player who thrives in a supportive, family‑like environment
• Ability to lift & carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year

• Prolonged periods sitting & standing
• 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

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing administrative support to over 3,000 doctors across 39 states & the District of Columbia. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy. Allland 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.