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Heartland Dental

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental, Littleton, Colorado, us, 80161

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Heartland Dental is looking for an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to support the clinical treatment care of our patients. As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you will play a large role in the provision of effective and trustworthy dental services. You will sustain patient comfort, soothe upset patients, listen to their needs and educate them on dental procedures. You will also manage clinical supplies, work efficiently to maintain the supported dentist’s schedule and adhere to all OSHA and company safety policies.

Why join a Heartland Dental supported office? We offer a friendly work culture, excellent compensation, training and continuing education beyond industry norms. When you grow with us, you’ll have opportunities to advance in leadership and other roles as the network continues to expand.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug insurance

Free dental services for you and your dependents (lab fees excluded)

Vision care support

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

6 paid holidays off

Team‑focused, uplifting and educational work culture

Potential for 2‑week vacation

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain lab equipment

Take and develop X‑rays and provide comprehensive post‑operative dental procedures to patients

Take and record medical and dental histories and patient vital signs

Assist the dentist in managing dental emergencies

Improve clinical skills through continuing education and training opportunities offered by Heartland Dental

Qualifications

Positive and outgoing personality with excellent patient care skills

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Ability to build rapport with patients

Good manual dexterity

Computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs

Travel at least once every other month for training, occasionally overnight

Dental assisting school certificate is a plus

Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus

Additional Information All employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal, state and local equal opportunity laws. A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions and must be completed prior to starting employment.

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

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