Dental Assistant: Patient-Centric Care & Growth Path

Heartland Dental

Thornton (CO)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

48 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant for our Thornton, Colorado location. You’ll support clinicians with four-handed dentistry, take x-rays, manage instruments, and maintain a clean, safe treatment area.

Ideal candidates have dental terminology knowledge, current dental assistant and x-ray certifications, and strong communication skills. Experience with Dentrix and iTero is a plus. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for growth with a stable, nationwide network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment.
Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.
Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists.
Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
Prepare treatment room with adherence to safety protocols (OSHA & CDC).
Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed.
Partner with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.