Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental in Fort Smith

Overview:Full-Time Experienced Dental Assistant "No Nights or Weekends, Full Benefits Package, Quarterly Bonus Potential, Dental Assistant Academy Training & CE Classes Included"Expected Full-Time Work Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm & Friday variesA Heartland Dental Supported Practice and a "Growing Patient-Focused Doctor Office" in Fort Smith, AR is looking for a Full-Time Experienced Dental Assistan t to join our team.As a Dental Assistant , youll enjoy state of the art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.About the Dental Practice in Fort Smith, AR:The Dental Practice in Fort Smith, AR is unique to the community and the patients they serve.Join an 11 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and communityOffice Location: Fort Smith, AR 72903Expected Full-Time Work Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm & Friday variesFun Facts About Office:*Celebrate Successes & Goal Achievements*Celebrate Birthdays & Work Anniversaries*Have Team Outings*Involved in the CommunityWhy 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 , youll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.Heartland Dental was recently recognized by Newsweek for two awards: Americas Greatest Workplaces and Americas Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. These prestigious honors come after the organization was reviewed among 1.5 million large and mid-sized companies in a nationwide study and achieved a 5-star rating for both awards.What Youll 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 potentialOpportunity to be a part of a secure company with 25+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potentialResponsibilities: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 treatmentConduct a thorough review of the patients health history in order to provide quality careTake 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 actUtilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keepingPrepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendationsManage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as neededPartner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflowQualifications:Minimum QualificationsWorking knowledge of dental procedures and terminologyExperience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environmentIf required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certificationExcellent communication and organizational skillsThe 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:Dentrix or other dental software experiencePhysical 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 positionProlonged periods sitting and standingMust be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at timesAvailability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the yearWho is Heartland Dental?As the largest and one of the fastest growing Dental Support Organizations, Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to its more than 2,800 supported doctors in 40 states and over 1,750 supported 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 set forth their own clinical care philosophies. With the largest network of doctors, we are founded by a doctor for doctors with a mission to support dentists and their teams as they deliver the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve while providing exceptional careers and creating value for our stakeholders.At Heartland Dental, were 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.