Creative Smiles in Champaign is looking for a full time Dental Assistant to join our team!
Monday - Friday schedule, no late evenings or weekends!
As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state of the art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support.
This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.
About Creative Smiles Champaign
Creative Smiles Champaign, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.
Monday - Friday schedule, no late evenings or weekends!
Located just off I-74, between Panera Bread and the Mall
Be a part of a hard-working, goal oriented team
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 Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.
Benefits:
Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
401(K) retirement plan
Paid holidays annually (after 90 days of employment)
Continuing education provided 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 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
Preferred Experience
1+ years of experience in a dental setting
Dentrix or other dental software experience
Dental assisting school certification
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
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.