Job Description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant or EDDA who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You will ensure excellent customer service and preform administrative and basic dental tasks. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing and fabrication of temporary crowns
• Good computer skills, currently the office uses Eaglesoft
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EDDA)
• CPR certified

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Continuing education credits
• Disability insurance
• Paid sick time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80903: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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