Dental Assistant – High-Tech Practice & Growth Opportunities

Heartland; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Dental Reno is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the team. You will greet patients, review health histories, and provide chairside assistance during procedures using iTero and Dentrix systems.

The role emphasizes education, safety, and high-quality patient care in a busy environment. The position requires dental assisting and/or X-ray certification, strong communication, and organizational skills, with HIPAA training as part of ongoing compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Positive attitude and willingness to take feedback; team-oriented.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Certification in dental assisting and/or x-ray required by state practice act.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and PHI protection required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to ensure quality care.
• Take and process X-rays and diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography).
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures per state act.
• Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room following safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
• Manage supplies and place/expedite orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to maximize office workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Positive attitude

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA training

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Digital photography

Job description

Heartland Dental Reno is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the team. You will greet patients, review health histories, and provide chairside assistance during procedures using iTero and Dentrix systems.

The role emphasizes education, safety, and high-quality patient care in a busy environment. The position requires dental assisting and/or X-ray certification, strong communication, and organizational skills, with HIPAA training as part of ongoing compliance.