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Dental Care at Town Center lists this Dental Assistant opportunity in covington, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Dental Assistant
Dental Care at Town Center
Dental Care at Town Center is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team! We're looking for a skilled, organized, and patient-focused professional with 2-3 years of dental assisting experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Position Details:
Part-time opportunity
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to work with advanced procedures and technology
What We're Looking For:
2-3 years of dental assisting experience
Endodontic (Endo) experience
Implant experience
Ability to fabricate and adjust temporary crowns
Strong attention to detail
Organized and efficient with excellent time management skills
Friendly, professional, and patient-focused demeanor
Self-motivated with the ability to anticipate provider and patient needs
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Software Experience Preferred:
Dentrix
Dexis
Why Join Dental Care at Town Center?
Friendly and supportive team culture
Opportunity to utilize and expand your clinical skills
Modern technology and patient-centered care
Consistent three-day work week offering great work-life balance
If you're an experienced Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care, enjoys working as part of a team, and brings strong clinical experience to the practice, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Heartland Dental?
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 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.
More about the role
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
What You'll Gain
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
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Experience
1+ years of experience in a dental setting
Dentrix or other dental software experience
Dental assisting school certification
Physical Requirements:
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.
Who is Heartland Dental?
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.
Worksite address
covington, GA, 30014, US
Who can apply
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