Dental Assistant: Patient-Centered Chairside Expert

Heartland Dental; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid training and education

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant in Grand Junction, CO. This role involves greeting patients, conducting health reviews, and assisting during procedures, while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of dental practices and a commitment to patient care, with benefits including health insurance, PTO, and training opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant certification/X-ray certification if required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients, ensuring comfort and education.
• Conduct thorough reviews of patient health histories.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostics.
• Provide chairside assistance during various dental procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms per safety protocols.
• Manage supply levels and orders.

Skills

Dental procedures and terminology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant in Grand Junction, CO. This role involves greeting patients, conducting health reviews, and assisting during procedures, while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of dental practices and a commitment to patient care, with benefits including health insurance, PTO, and training opportunities for professional growth.