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Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental, Severna Park, MD, United States


Dental Assistant - Full-Time Opportunity (Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4pm, and Friday 7:30am-12:00pm)
Salary range: $19–$25/hr
Benefits included
Must have X-ray 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 (four‑handed dentistry) to supported dentists during 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, and paid time off (PTO)

Front‑loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential

Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment

If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Regular HIPAA training and responsibility for protecting PHI and maintaining data safeguards

Preferred Experience

At least 1 year of experience in a dental setting

Experience with Dentrix or other dental software

Dental assisting school certification

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation

Prolonged periods of sitting and standing

May require lifting and carrying 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 the pre‑employment process (unless exempt)

Equal Opportunity
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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