Dental Assistant Job in Battle Creek, Michigan

(Job ID: 540792)

Dental Assistant - Battle Creek, MI

Highland Avenue Family Dentistry is now hiring a full time Dental Assistant!

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 Highland Avenue Family Dentistry 

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

• Located near the corner of Highland Ave and Fairfield Ave
• Work in a fast paced, goal oriented environment with a welcoming atmosphere
• Full time, Mon-Thurs weekly, some Fridays - half days 

Highland Ave Family Dentistry is a community-focused practice dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages. Our office combines modern technology with a warm and welcoming environment, fostering both excellent patient experiences and a supportive workplace culture. Join our team and be part of a practice that values collaboration, professional growth, and making a positive impact on the Battle Creek community.

Benefits:

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

Minimum Qualifications 

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

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
• 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.

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.