Dental Assistant

Overview

Trail Ridge Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who 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. You’ll enjoy state-of-the-art technology and supportive collaboration, with a focus on patient care and continuous learning.

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

Trail Ridge Dental Care is a Heartland Dental supported office, unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 7-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
• Professional and positive team atmosphere
• Full-time schedule:
  Monday/Tuesday 7:30-5:00;
  Wednesday 7:30-4:00;
  Thursday 6:30-4:00;
  First Friday of the month 7:30-12:00;
  No weekends
• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• Location:
  
  1471 E 1st Street, Grimes, IA 50111

• Greet and welcome patients from their first appointment and support patient comfort and education throughout treatment
• Review patient health history to provide quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide range of procedures in accordance with state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms with adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place/expedite orders as needed
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environments
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI for job functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards required

• 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant strongly preferred
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification in IA with x-ray certification required

• 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
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions; test arranged during pre-employment process (not applicable in FL & TN)

All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering high-quality dental care and experiences. Heartland Dental is committed to equal opportunity in employment.