Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Location: Carbondale, CO

Schedule: Monday - Thursday

Compensation: $23 - $25 per hour, depends on experience

Benefits:
Medical
InHouse Dental
Vision
PTO
Sick Pay
Paid Holidays
401k (up to 4% match)

Come join our awesome team! Our highly respected, two doctor modern practice is seeking a quality dental assistant to be a key team member in our practice. We use the most current materials, products, equipment, and technology as well as provide continuing education. We work a four-day work week in a safe, caring, and fun environment. If you are passionate about patient care and committed to growth and development, apply today.

Summary: Assists the Doctor with dental functions as well as the preparation/clean-up of treatment areas by performing the following duties.

Prepares work areas to include stocking, setting up, breaking down and cleaning/sterilizing as needed, verifying lab cases are checked in and checked out for patients on the schedule, making sure proper tray set up.
Seats patients and completes the scheduled treatment, as well as provides oral or written preoperative and postoperative treatment instructions, updating the Practice Management Software with new findings and next recommended treatment.
Helping with sterilization and/or Hygiene Department with xrays, etc. when needed.
Take necessary Xrays prescribed by the doctor following the Radiographic Imaging Policy (RIP).
Assists Doctor at chairside with fourhanded dentistry, a variety of procedures and maintains Doctor's work schedule and patient flow between operatories, taking impressions per doctor’s recommendation.
Maintains general dental office equipment including but not limited to the suction system, Xray processor and all sterilization equipment.
Follows all company policies and procedures paying special attention to patient care and safety.
Qualifications:
CPR Certification
Xray Certification
12 years experience preferred

Apply TODAY and keep our community Smiling!