Dental Assistant – Growth, Training & Team Support

Heartland; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Heartland Dental seeks an experienced Dental Assistant to join White Tanks Dental Care in Surprise, AZ. You’ll greet patients, review health histories, and support clinicians with a range of dental procedures.

The role requires knowledge of dental terminology, customer-focused communication, and a dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as needed by state laws. Dentrix experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state practice act.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort and educate throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to support quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostics (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to dentists during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room following safety protocols and OSHA & CDC guidelines.
• Manage supplies and place/expedite orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and improve office workflow.

Skills

Dental procedure knowledge

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Dental assistant certification (and/or x-ray certification)

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Heartland Dental seeks an experienced Dental Assistant to join White Tanks Dental Care in Surprise, AZ. You’ll greet patients, review health histories, and support clinicians with a range of dental procedures.

The role requires knowledge of dental terminology, customer-focused communication, and a dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as needed by state laws. Dentrix experience is preferred.