Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental•Wichita, KS

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Wheatland Family Dental, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice and a "Growing Patient-Focused Doctor Office" is looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our team. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll 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. About Wheatland Family Dental: Wheatland Family Dental, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Join a 7 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community Office is a fun, family atmosphere, positive, motivated, connected, energetic team Office is located at 1443 N. Rock Road, Wichita, KS 67206 Expected Full-Time Work Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:00am–5:00pm (Hours Subject to Change) Fun Facts About Wheatland Family Dental: We Celebrate Successes of All Sizes Birthdays & Work Anniversaries Matter Team Outings Keep Us Connected We Give Back to the Community 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, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. Heartland Dental was recently recognized by Newsweek for two awards: America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. These prestigious honors come after the organization was reviewed among 1.5 million large and mid-sized companies in a nationwide study and achieved a 5-star rating for both awards. What You’ll Gain: Career Stability & Growth: Join a secure company with over 25 years of industry-leading experienced an unlimited opportunities for advance. Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, College Savings & Retirement Savings Plans, 6 paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Trainining & Development: Front-loaded education and training to help you grow and reach your full potential from day one; Heartland Dental University & CE Classes Flexible Pay Access: Enjoy the convenience of on-demand Daily Pay to access your earnings when you need them. Bonus Potential: Employee Referral & Quarterly Bonus 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. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN. More about the role: Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide 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 (i.e., 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

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
State Issued Dental Assistant Permit & X-Ray Credentials
Willing to Train
Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
Dentrix or other dental software experience
Microsoft Office Suite experience
Collabroative team player who thrives in supportive, family-like environments
Dedicated, dependable with a positive attitude and sefvice-oriented mindset
Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
Strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities
Adaptable to changing workflows and team dynamics
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
The 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.
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

Responsibilities

Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide 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 (i.e., 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

Benefits

No Nights or Weekends – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance
Full Benefits Package – Including health insurance, retirement plans & PTO
Quarterly Bonus Potential – Rewarding hard work & dedication
Dental Assistant Academy Training & CE classes included – We invest in your growth!
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, College Savings & Retirement Savings Plans, 6 paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
Front-loaded education and training to help you grow and reach your full potential from day one; Heartland Dental University & CE Classes
Enjoy the convenience of on-demand Daily Pay to access your earnings when you need them.
Employee Referral & Quarterly Bonus

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