Dental Assistant Job at Heartland Dental LLC in Colorado Springs

Dental Assistant

Complete Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state-of-the-art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

More about the role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, ensure patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment.
• Conduct thorough reviews of patient health history to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) during procedures in accordance with state dental practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment rooms following safety protocols and OSHA & CDC guidelines.
• Manage supplies and inventory, and place orders as needed.
• Collaborate with team to implement Heartland Dental systems and optimize workflow.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, six paid holidays, and PTO.
• Comprehensive education and training, supporting your professional growth.
• Opportunity to work for a stable company with over 20 years of industry experience and unlimited growth potential.

About Southpointe Complete Dental

Southpointe Complete Dental, like all Heartland Dental supported offices, is tailored to its community and patients.

• Join a dynamic 12-person team that values collaboration, communication, and community involvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Dental assistant and/or x-ray certification as required by state law.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle PHI responsibly, with regular HIPAA training and data safeguards.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of dental experience.
• Experience with Dentrix or similar dental software.
• Dental assisting certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Prolonged sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Availability for periodic training sessions.
• A TB test is required prior to employment, except in FL & TN.

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, supporting over 3,000 doctors in more than 1,800 offices across 39 states and DC. Supported doctors maintain clinical autonomy and share a common goal of delivering high-quality dental care and experiences.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity employment in accordance with applicable laws.