Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental, Knoxville, TN, United States
Work Schedule
4 day work week, Tuesday through Friday.
Position Overview
Silver Creek Dental Care is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities
Greet and welcome patients and sustain patient comfort with 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 (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 the 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.
Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment.
Required certification as a dental assistant and/or x‑ray certification, if mandated by the state dental practice act.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards with regular HIPAA training.
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
Dental assisting school certification.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
Availability to attend virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year.
Completion of a tuberculosis (TB) test during pre‑employment, as required for dental office positions (not applicable in the state of FL & TN).
EEO Statement
At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.
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4 day work week, Tuesday through Friday.
Position Overview
Silver Creek Dental Care is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities
Greet and welcome patients and sustain patient comfort with 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 (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 the 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.
Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment.
Required certification as a dental assistant and/or x‑ray certification, if mandated by the state dental practice act.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards with regular HIPAA training.
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of experience in a dental setting.
Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.
Dental assisting school certification.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
Availability to attend virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year.
Completion of a tuberculosis (TB) test during pre‑employment, as required for dental office positions (not applicable in the state of FL & TN).
EEO Statement
At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.
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