Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - EFDA

Heartland Dental

About Us

Heartland Dental is the nations largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

Our Mission

At Heartland Dental, we welcome people from all walks of life to join in that goal. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to living our core values by providing equal opportunity for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Careers

We offer a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, including:

• Dental Assistants: We support dental assistants in their personal and professional growth, providing training and development opportunities to help them succeed in their careers.
• Dental Hygienists: We offer flexible scheduling and competitive pay to our dental hygienists, who play a critical role in maintaining the oral health of our patients.
• Dental Assistants: We support dental assistants in their personal and professional growth, providing training and development opportunities to help them succeed in their careers.
• Office & Business Professionals: We offer a range of career opportunities in office management, business administration, and other support roles.

Benefits

As a Heartland Dental employee, you can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible Schedule Options: We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs and preferences.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: We provide paid vacation and holidays to help you relax and recharge.
• Access to Daily Pay and Bonus Programs: We offer access to daily pay and bonus programs to help you earn extra income.
• Health Insurance: We provide comprehensive health insurance to help protect you and your loved ones.
• Sponsored Continuing Education Opportunities: We offer sponsored continuing education opportunities to help you stay up-to-date with the latest developments in your field.
• Free Dental for Yourself and Dependents: We offer free dental care for yourself and your dependents, minus lab fees.
• Health, Vision, and Life Benefits: We provide comprehensive health, vision, and life benefits to help protect you and your loved ones.
• Fitness and Mental Wellness Programs: We offer fitness and mental wellness programs to help you stay healthy and happy.
• Discounted Scrubs, Shopping & More: We offer discounted scrubs, shopping, and other perks to help you save money and have fun.

Growth Stories

Were proud of the growth and success of our employees, who have achieved their career goals and made a positive impact in their communities. Here are a few stories:

• Sylvia Fox, CDA: Sylvia joined Heartland Dental as a dental assistant in 2010 and has since become a regional dental assistant mentor, supporting the growth and development of other dental assistants.
• Sherrie Busby: Sherrie joined Heartland Dental as a dental assistant training developer in 2014 and has since become a leading expert in dental assisting education, developing training programs and workshops for dental assistants across the country.
• Dr. David Hurst: Dr. Hurst joined Heartland Dental as a supported doctor in 2019 and has since become a leader in his community, providing high-quality dental care and promoting the importance of oral health.

Qualifications

To be considered for a role at Heartland Dental, youll need to meet the following qualifications:

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology: Youll need to have a strong understanding of dental procedures and terminology to succeed in your role.
• Experience working in a patient- or customer-centered environment: Youll need to have experience working in a patient- or customer-centered environment to provide excellent care and service to our patients.
• Dental assisting school certification: Youll need to have a certification in dental assisting to demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills: Youll need to have excellent communication and organizational skills to work effectively with our patients, doctors, and other team members.

Preferred Experience

We also prefer candidates with the following experience:

• Dentrix or other dental software experience: Youll need to have experience with dental software to help you manage patient records and other administrative tasks.
• Dental assisting school certification: Youll need to have a certification in dental assisting to demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field.

One of America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare

Heartland Dental has been named one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care. This award adds to recognition as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. It reflects our ongoing commitment to cultivating environments where every individual feels welcome and can build an exceptional career.

Contact Us

If youre interested in learning more about career opportunities at Heartland Dental, please contact us at [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!