Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental • Antioch, IL

164d • $22 - $26

About The Position

Redwing Dental Care, a supported dental office of Heartland Dental, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our positive and growing team of 10 dedicated professionals in Antioch, Illinois! As a Dental Assistant at Redwing Dental Care, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a supportive, learning-focused environment, be surrounded by camaraderie and a commitment to putting patients first, and receive ongoing professional development and support. The position involves greeting and welcoming patients, conducting health history reviews, taking and processing x-rays, providing chairside assistance, utilizing Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping, preparing treatment rooms, managing supplies, and partnering with the team to implement systems and maximize workflow.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience (preferred)
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Dentrix and iTero software is preferred
• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Dental assisting school certification

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

• Competitive benefits including health insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Six paid holidays
• PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded education and training
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees