Dental Assistant - Wheatland Family Dental - Wichita, KS

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Wichita, KS

Job Description

Full-Time Experienced Dental Assistant Career Opportunity! "No Nights or Weekends, Full Benefits Package, Quarterly Bonus Potential, Dental Assistant Academy Training & CE Classes Included"
Expected Full-Time Work Hours: Monday: 8am–5pm, Tuesday: 8am–6pm, Wednesday: 8am-5pm, Thursday: 8am–6pm & 1 Friday a month 8am-2pm (Hours Subject to Change.)
Wheatland Family Dental, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice and a "Growing Patient-Focused Doctor Office" is looking for a Full-Time Experienced Dental Assistant to join our team.

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 Wheatland Family Dental:
Wheatland Family Dental, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

Join a 13 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community
Office is a fun, family atmosphere, positive, motivated, connected, energetic team
Office is located at 1443 N. Rock Road, Wichita, KS 67206
Expected Full-Time Work Hours: Monday: 8am–5pm, Tuesday: 8am–6pm, Wednesday: 8am-5pm, Thursday: 8am–6pm & 1 Friday a month 8am-2pm (Hours Subject to Change.)

Fun Facts About Office:

Celebrate Successes & Goal Achievements
Celebrate Birthdays & Work Anniversaries
Have Team Outings
Involved in the Community


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.

Heartland Dental was recently recognized by Newsweek for two awards: America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. These prestigious honors come after the organization was reviewed among 1.5 million large and mid-sized companies in a nationwide study and achieved a 5-star rating for both awards.

What You’ll Gain:

Front loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential



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:

High School Diploma/GED
Oklahoma Dental Permit
Oklahoma X-Ray Certification
4 years of Dental Assistant experience
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.
Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
Team Player
Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
Adaptable to a changing work environment
Attention to detail
Microsoft Office Suite experience

Preferred Experience:

Dentrix or other dental software experience

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.

Who is Heartland Dental?
As the largest and one of the fastest growing Dental Support Organizations, Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to its more than 3,000 supported doctors in 40 states and over 1,750 supported 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 set forth their own clinical care philosophies. With the largest network of doctors, we are founded by a doctor for doctors with a mission to support dentists and their teams as they deliver the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve while providing exceptional careers and creating value for our stakeholders.

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.

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