Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental LLC in Wichita

Full-Time Experienced Dental Assistant Career Opportunity!

No Nights or Weekends, Full Benefits Package, Quarterly Bonus Potential, Dental Assistant Academy Training & CE Classes Included

Expected Full-Time Work Hours:

Monday: 8am–5pm, Tuesday: 8am–6pm, Wednesday: 8am-5pm, Thursday: 8am–6pm (Hours Subject to Change)

Wheatland Family Dental, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice, is looking for a Full-Time Experienced Dental Assistant to join our team.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll 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 Wheatland Family Dental:

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

• Join a 13 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Office is a fun, family atmosphere, positive, motivated, connected, energetic team
• Office is located at 1443 N. Rock Road, Wichita, KS 67206

Fun Facts About Office:

• Celebrate Successes & Goal Achievements
• Celebrate Birthdays & Work Anniversaries
• Have Team Outings
• Involved in the Community

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, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

Heartland Dental was recently recognized by Newsweek for two awards: America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s 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 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 part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential
• Access to on-demand Daily Pay

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Oklahoma Dental Permit
• Oklahoma X-Ray Certification
• 4 years of Dental Assistant experience
• Dentures, Invisalign, Endo, Fillings & Extractions experience
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• Team Player
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Adaptable to a changing work environment
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft Office Suite experience

Preferred Experience:

• Dentrix or other dental software experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation
• 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
• A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions

Who is Heartland Dental?

As the largest and one of the fastest growing Dental Support Organizations, Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to its more than 3,000 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.

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.