Dental Assistant

Forum Dental - St. Louis

Dental Assistant

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, 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 (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 providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow
• Join a 8‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Work Monday–Thursday 7:45 am–5:00 pm (no Fridays)

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Front‑loaded education and training to develop to full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience, providing a stable career with unlimited growth potential

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant and/or x‑ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training required; must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

• 1+ year 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 for individuals with disabilities
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year
• Tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions, except in FL & TN; completed prior to starting employment

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.