What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dental Health Specialist position at Heartland Dental?
Clinical Dental Health Specialist
At Heartland Dental, we're seeking a skilled Clinical Dental Health Specialist to join our team. As an elite clinical provider and patient advocate, you'll provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients while taking advantage of best-in-class non-clinical support.
Why Choose Us?
- Work in a dynamic environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, giving your patients the time and attention they need.
- Tap into a hygiene mentor program for unparalleled education and support.
- Enjoy a schedule that inspires work-life balance and competitive benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide outstanding patient care as an integral member of the patient care team.
- Develop and enhance your clinical skills through our robust hygiene mentor program and educational offerings.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current dental hygienist license in California and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required).
- Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, and dental patient screening and medical history documentation.
- CPR Certification.
Preferred Experience:
- At least 1 year of clinical experience.
- Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems.
- Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet patient needs and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Prolonged periods sitting and standing.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
- Availability to attend virtual training sessions periodically throughout the year.
Heartland Dental Overview:
As the largest and fastest-growing Dental Support Organization, Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to over 2,300 supported doctors in 38 states and over 1,400 supported offices. Our mission is 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.
