Dental Assistant - ProDental

Dental Assistant 

ProDental, is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

• Join an 11 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Fun, hard-working team atmosphere
• Full-time; Monday-Thursday 7:40-5:00; Long weekends!
• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• We're located at:
  1700 East Pointe Dr., Suite 300
  Columbia, Missouri 65201-6987

Experience:

• 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant strongly preferred; Ability to train if less than 1 year, but must hold some hands-on dental assisting experience in an office setting 
• Dental assisting school certificate is a plus
• EFDA certifications are strongly preferred OR must be willing to pursue
• Taking and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs
• Must be responsible, punctual, and a strong team player 
• Assisting the dentist in managing dental emergencies
• Improving your clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities offered by Heartland Dental
• Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Good manual dexterity
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs

Benefits:

We understand that you work hard, which is why each supported location provides an excellent compensation and benefits package.  Additionally, Heartland Dental’s extensive training and continuing education opportunities are unparalleled and exceed industry norms. Each supported location invests heavily in your professional and personal growth and wants to see you succeed.  If your career ambitions include leadership and further advancement, our network of supported locations offer many opportunities to help you meet your goals.  Heartland Dental’s network of supported locations is expected to double in size within the next five to seven years and new opportunities will be created to support that growth.

Additional 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 off
• Team-focused, uplifting and educational work culture
• Potential for 2 weeks vacation available

As a Dental Assistant at a Heartland Dental supported office, you will organize and maintain lab equipment, take and develop X-rays and provide comprehensive post-operative dental procedures to patients.

As a Dental Assistant, you must have a positive and outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, excellent patient care skills and strong organizational skills.

We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.