Dental Assistant - Tillery Family Dental

Tillery Family Dental is looking for an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our team!

About Tillery Family Dental

Tillery Family Dental, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. 

• Join an energetic 15 person team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment 
• Just east of 465 at the 86th Street exit 
• Four day work week, set schedule 

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 Business Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. 

Benefits:

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
• Vision care support
• Life insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• 6 paid holidays and two weeks PTO after first year 
• Continuing Education and endless growth opportunities

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 clinical charting
• 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

Experience Needed:

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• 1+ year of chairside clinical experience preferred
• Experience working with a dental software, such as Dentrix

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication skills and patient focused mindset
• Attention to detail and strong organization skills
• Ability to facilitate patient flow throughout the office

Physical Requirements:

• 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

We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.