Dental Assistant

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Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Sign‑On Bonus: $2,500

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.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustaining patient comfort and providing 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 (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.

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO.
• 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.

• 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.
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required, and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
• Dentrix or other dental software experience.
• Dental assisting school certification.

• 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.

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.