Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental • Pflugerville, TX

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About The Position

Dental Care of Pflugerville, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice, is looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our fantastic 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. Join a 12-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community. The office is a fun, fast-paced, motivated, goal-oriented, energetic team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Dental Assistant Credentials.
• X-Ray Credentials.
• 2 years of Dental Assistant experience.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-centric, and high volume patient environment.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Sense of urgency.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience.

Nice To Haves

• Dentrix or other dental software experience.

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.
• Full Benefits Package.
• Quarterly Bonus Potential.
• Dental Assistant Academy Training & CE Classes Included.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED