Dental Assistant — Fast-Paced, X-Ray Certified, Benefits

Heartland Dental; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant for a full-time role in Washington, DC. Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu with early starts, compensation $24–$26/hr based on experience, and benefits. X-ray certification is required.

You’ll greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays and assist dentists with a range of procedures, while maintaining safety, using Dentrix for scheduling, and supporting office workflow. Training and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification may be required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• PHI protection and HIPAA training compliance.

Responsibilities

• 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 (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

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Digital photography

Job description

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant for a full-time role in Washington, DC. Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu with early starts, compensation $24–$26/hr based on experience, and benefits. X-ray certification is required.

You’ll greet patients, review health histories, take x-rays and assist dentists with a range of procedures, while maintaining safety, using Dentrix for scheduling, and supporting office workflow. Training and growth opportunities are offered.