Dental Assistant

Overview

Rock Hills Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. This role offers full benefits and the opportunity to work with Heartland Dental, a large supported dental network.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. You’ll enjoy state of the art technology and a supportive team, with a focus on delivering the best patient care.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to support 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 rooms with adherence to safety protocols following OSHA and CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed
• Partner with providers and the team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded education and training to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience with growth potential

Rock Hills Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 5-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Full benefits offered
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Thursday 7:15am - 4:30pm and occasional Fridays
• Radiology license and NO2 required

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, 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 for job-related functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards are required

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

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Occasional virtual or in-person training sessions throughout the year
• TB testing is required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in FL & TN); arranged during pre-employment process

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and DC in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and share a common goal: delivering high-quality dental care and experiences.