Dental Assistant

Hero Practice Services; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team in Longmont, CO. This role provides a unique opportunity to support healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality dental care to children in underserved communities. As a Dental Assistant, you will ensure a positive patient experience, assist in diagnostic procedures, and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in dentistry, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow professionally while contributing to a meaningful mission.

Benefits

Monthly Bonus Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Disability Insurance

Professional Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a dental office is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide the best patient experience and support optimized schedules.
• Take diagnostic radiographs and manage patient records efficiently.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Dentistry

Experience in Dental Office

Education

CPR Certification

Radiography Credentials

Tools

Dental Documentation Software

Hygiene and Operative Instruments

Job description

Location:Longmont, CO

Pay Range: From$16.50 per hour for entry-level and up to$25.00 per hour for experienced, well-qualified professionals

Job Profile: Dental Assistant

Overview:

Hero Practice Services is seeking aDental Assistantto support the dentist and hygienist in providing high quality and compassionate care to all patients.

Hero Practice Services is the only practice management company focused on delivering the systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. With offices across the country, we have helped millions of children and young people gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at Hero is both a career and a calling … join us, BE A HERO!

The Opportunity:

This role has the unique opportunity to support the Heroes who actively serve the children and young people in our communities by improving their overall health and well-being.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Exhaust all efforts to provide the best patient experience
• Support optimized schedules with effective open treatment calls on a regular basis with a goal of providing education to patient parent/guardians on the importance and urgency of their pending treatment
• Take andassist others in taking diagnostic radiographs and intraoral pictures (periapical, bitewings, panoramic)
• Use dental documentation software to locate and accurately manage patient records efficiently
• Provide behavior management using guidelines approved by American Academy of pediatric dentistry
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment
• Maintain strict compliance with state, federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, employee handbook)

You will be required to possess the following:

• Experience working in a dental office
• Proficient with hygiene and operative instruments and understanding the proper use of these instruments
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth
• Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry

Your Compensation and Benefits will include the following:

• Monthly bonus plan
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, disability and much more!
• Professional advancement opportunities in an established, growing health care group

Physical Requirements

• This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CPR Certification

Radiography Credentials

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