Posted 1d ago

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

@ Elevate Dental Partners
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
$23-$25/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:preparing operatories, sterilizing instruments, assisting dentist
Requirements Summary:EDDA certification or 1+ year EDDA experience; CPR/BLS; dental terminology knowledge; Open Dental/Dentrix proficiency; prosthodontics knowledge.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Open Dental, Dentrix, Dental Terminology
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Job Description

We are looking for an EDDA/EFDA to join our team at Palmer Park Dentistry! We’re committed to providing modern, conservative care to all our patients, while making them feel like they’re right at home. Our team makes our patients feel confident in their smiles while creating lasting, meaningful relationships along the way.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45am-5pm

Compensation: $23-$25/hour

Job responsibilities/duties:

  • Preparing operatories for treatment

  • Sterilizing instruments

  • Directly assist dentist during procedures using four handed dentistry technique

  • Take x-rays and intraoral photos

  • Accurately and efficiently treatment plan based on doctor’s diagnosis

  • Providing patient education and post-operative instruction

  • Perform lab duties such as pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns

  • Stock supplies and maintain equipment

  • Accurately document and maintain Patient Health Information

  • Place temporary and permanent restorations in teeth and shape to proper contour

  • Removes sutures and places rubber dams as directed by dentist

  • Place Sealants

  • Fluoride Application

  • Coronal Polishing

  • Take final impressions

  • Monitor nitrous oxide

Qualifications:

  • CPR/BLS certification required

  • EDDA Certification OR 1+ Years of EDDA experience

  • Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments

  • Proficiency in dental patient management software such as Open Dental or Dentrix

  • Knowledge of prosthodontics for restorations

  • Experience working with Clear Aligners such as Invisalign is a plus

Benefits:

  • Medical with company paid contribution, Dental, Vision

  • Company paid Basic Life

  • Ancillary benefits

    • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

    • Critical Illness

    • Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability

    • Accident

  • Competitive 401K – up to 4% match

  • Competitive PTO

  • Paid Holidays

Apply today!