Dental Assistant Jobs

Our team is growing! Dental Care at Plainfield Crossing is looking for a full time Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, or well qualified DA to support our office expansion!

About Dental Care at Plainfield Crossing

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

• A well established, quickly growing practice - long term stability and growth opportunities! 
• Monday - Friday, no evenings or weekends!
• Be a part of strong teamwork with an energetic team in a family atmosphere
• Located on East Main St, next to PNC Bank

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:

• 6 paid holidays annually (after 90 days of employment), 2 weeks paid vacation (after one year of employment)
• Life and disability insurance
• Medical, prescription drug and vision insurance 
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents, minus lab fees
• Continuing education provided and endless growth opportunities
• 401(K) retirement plan

More about the role

• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• 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.)
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• 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
• Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment

Required Experience  

• Indiana Radiology License required
• Dentrix or other dental software experience 
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• 1+ years of chairside dental assisting experience, expanded duties a plus!

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• 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
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times

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. 

COVID-19: The Company and supported offices comply with all local, state and federal regulations.  Employment is contingent upon an individual's continued compliance with regulations and Company policy, including COVID-19 vaccination or testing.