Dental Assistant: Growth, Training & Excellent Benefits

Heartland; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Colorado. You will greet patients, assist during procedures, take x-rays, and help maintain a safe, efficient operatory using Dentrix for scheduling and records.

The ideal candidate has dental assistant certification (and/or x-ray certification), excellent communication, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment while upholding HIPAA standards and patient care priorities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric settings.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state practice acts.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and data safeguards awareness.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate patients during treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures in line with state practice acts.
• Use Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms adhering to safety protocols and OSHA/CDC guidelines.
• Manage supplies and place/expedite orders; support workflow improvements.

Skills

Dental procedures

Customer service

Communication

Organization

HIPAA training

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Dental software

Job description

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Colorado. You will greet patients, assist during procedures, take x-rays, and help maintain a safe, efficient operatory using Dentrix for scheduling and records.

The ideal candidate has dental assistant certification (and/or x-ray certification), excellent communication, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment while upholding HIPAA standards and patient care priorities.