Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Location:

66 Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Full‑Time

Hours:

Monday - Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. NO Fridays or Saturdays!

Colorado Precision Dentistry is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant. We are a well‑established, highly respected general dental office in Highlands Ranch, offering a career that puts patient care first. We have a team that has worked together for over 20 years and we are looking for a long‑term team member to be part of this supportive, energetic environment.

• 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 in order to provide quality care
• Take and process x‑rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance (four‑handed dentistry) to support dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Front‑loaded education and training to develop to full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that offers unlimited growth potential

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment
• If required under state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to PHI; HIPAA training required; protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

• 1+ year of experience in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

• Perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year
• Tuberculosis test required for all new hires in dental office positions. Standard requirement, must be completed prior to starting employment. Not applicable in FL & TN.

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to over 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in more than 1,800 dental offices. Each supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.