Expanded Duty Dental Assistant ($2000 Sign On Bonus!)
$49,920–$58,240 year
On-siteLakewood, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Assist the doctor in restorative procedures, composite fillings, crown and bridge, dentures, taking impressions, taking FMX, charting sterilization, placing rubber dam, pouring up models, root canals, and extractions. Prioritize patient and team safety by adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols, disposing of sharps and clinical waste safely, and maintaining digital patient artifacts including health history, insurance eligibility, and treatment plans. Educate patients and parents on oral health benefits, monitor their well-being during visits, prepare tray set-ups, clean and disinfect exam rooms and operatories, chart existing treatments, review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, and take diagnostic X-Rays. Help the team clean surfaces, sinks, floors, and common areas in exam rooms, operatories, reception, break rooms, and restrooms.
Required Qualifications
- At least 1 years of dental assisting (EDDA) experience
- Must have experience in multi surface filling and dentures
- Active CPR and AED training
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide preferred
- Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpful
- Sealant, Coronal Polishing, or PALS Certifications are all a huge plus!
- Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred
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