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Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Comfort DentalColorado Springs, CO, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position : Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Overview : We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled dental assistant to join our amazing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for oral health, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. The dental assistant will assist the dentist during patient procedures, perform office and laboratory duties, and ensure efficient operation of the dental office.

Compensation :

  • Our highly trained assistants make anywhere from $18-30+ an hour, depending on skills, reliability and experience.
  • 401K matching
  • Paid time off
  • Paid federal holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental benefits

Responsibilities :

  • Assist the dentist during patient procedures, including preparing patients for treatment, handing instruments, and taking dental impressions
  • Take and process dental X-rays
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene and care following dental procedures
  • Manage patient records and document dental treatments
  • Sterilize instruments and equipment, and maintain a clean and organized dental office
  • Assist with laboratory duties, such as pouring and trimming models and fabricating temporary restorations, restoring implants, using intraoral scanner,
  • Maintain dental supplies inventory and order new supplies when necessary
  • Expanded duties include placing fillings, using intraoral scanner, fabricating temporaries and more as allowed by state law.

    • Requirements :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in computer skills and dental software

    • Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to sit, stand, and bend for extended periods of time
  • Manual dexterity to manipulate dental instruments and equipment
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

    • If you have the necessary qualifications and are passionate about oral health, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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