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CREATIVE SMILES INC

Dental Assistant

CREATIVE SMILES INC, Champaign, Illinois, us, 61825


Overview:

Creative Smiles in Champaign is adding a Dental Assistant to our team!Schedule: Part Time - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:30am-5:00pmLocation: Just off I-74 at Neil St, next to Panera BreadAs 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.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:Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees401(K) retirement planPaid holidays annually (after 90 days of employment)Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities

Responsibilities:More about the roleGreet 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 environmentExcellent 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 Experience1+ years of experience in a dental settingDentrix or other dental software experienceDental 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 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 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.