Dental Assistant

Overview

Join Russellville Dental Group—Full-Time Experienced Dental Assistant Career Opportunity! Apply Today & Make Patients Smile Every Day!

Role offers:
No Nights or Weekends, Full Benefits Package (health insurance, retirement plans & PTO), Quarterly Bonus Potential, Dental Assistant Academy Training & CE classes included. Russellville Dental Group, 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 and a supportive team. This position emphasizes patient care and continuous learning.

About Russellville Dental Group:
Russellville Dental Group, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

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

• High School Diploma/GED
• State Issued Dental Assistant Permit & X-Ray Credentials
• 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• Dentrix or other dental software experience

• Access to minimum PHI necessary for job duties; regular HIPAA training is required; protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Microsoft Office Suite experience

• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities
• Adaptable to changing workflows and team dynamics
• Detail-oriented with proactive problem-solving
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Collaborative team player in a supportive, family-like environment
• Dedicated, dependable with a positive attitude and service-oriented mindset

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation; accommodations may be made for disabilities
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds occasionally
• Occasional virtual or in-person training sessions throughout the year

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia. Heartland Dental supports offices with a focus on community, patient care, learning, and team cohesion. The organization has been recognized by Newsweek for America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. This description reflects current bonuses and benefits as described in the job posting.