Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Free dental for you

Vision care

Life insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Team culture

Vacation potential

Job summary

South Kipling Dental Care, part of a Heartland Dental supported office, seeks an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to join the team and assist with clinical care, patient comfort, and scheduling while following safety policies.

The role emphasizes lab equipment organization, radiography, history taking, and assisting during emergencies, with ongoing clinical education through Heartland Dental programs.

Qualifications

• Positive, outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent patient care and strong organizational skills.
• Superior knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs.
• Available to travel at least every other month for training, occasionally overnight.
• Dental assisting school certificate is a plus.
• Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain lab equipment.
• Take and develop X-rays and provide comprehensive post-operative procedures to patients.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Assist the dentist in managing dental emergencies.
• Continuously improve clinical skills through training and education opportunities offered by Heartland Dental.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Computer proficiency

Dental terminology

Travel for training

Education

Dental assisting certificate

Job description

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant

South Kipling Dental Care is looking for an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to join our team.

Sign On Bonus: $1500

Why Join Us

As part of a Heartland Dental supported office, you will support the clinical treatment care of patients, sustain patient comfort, manage supplies, and maintain schedules while adhering to safety policies.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Free dental services for you and your dependents, minus lab fees
• Vision care support
• Life insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• 6 paid holidays off
• Team‑focused, uplifting and educational work culture
• Potential for 2 weeks vacation available

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain lab equipment
• Take and develop X‑rays and provide comprehensive post‑operative procedures to patients
• Take and record medical and dental histories and patient vital signs
• Assist the dentist in managing dental emergencies
• Continuously improve clinical skills through training and education opportunities offered by Heartland Dental

Requirements

• Positive, outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent patient care and strong organizational skills
• Superior knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Good manual dexterity
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs
• Available to travel at least every other month for training, occasionally overnight
• Dental assisting school certificate is a plus
• Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus

Company retains sole discretion to change duties of the position at any time.

Disclaimer

We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

As part of a safe environment, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This standard requirement will be arranged during pre‑employment. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.