Dental Assistant Job at Honey Grove Family Dentistry in Greenwood

Overview:

$2,500 Sign On Bonus!

Position: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Location: Route 135 at Olive Branch Rd in Greenwood

Schedule: Full time, Mon-Thurs weekly, every other Friday

Join the team at Honey Grove Family Dentistry as a Dental Assistant/EFDA!

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 Honey Grove Family Dentistry

Honey Grove Family Dentistry, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a nine person team that thrives on collaboration and positivity in a fast paced environment
• Located on the southeast corner of SR 135 and Olive Branch Rd
• Mon - Thurs schedule weekly, one Friday a month

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, youll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

Benefits:

• • Medical, prescription drug and vision insurance
  • Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(K) retirement plan
  • 6 paid holidays annually (after 90 days of employment), 2 weeks paid vacation (after one year of employment)
  • Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities

Responsibilities:

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 patients 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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• 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

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.