Dental Assistant

Palmer Park Dentistry
Colorado Springs, CO, US
$21-$23 an hour
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a dental assistant to join our team! 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.

Benefits :

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Ancillary benefits
  • 401k retirement savings plan with employer match and immediate vesting
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid company holidays

Compensation : $21 - $23 hourly

$21 - $23 hourly

Responsibilities :

  • Ensure patients comfort during procedures
  • 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
  • Scheduling patients
  • Providing patient education and post-operative instruction
  • Dental charting and coding
  • Ensure compliance with infection control protocols
  • Perform lab duties such as pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns
  • Ordering supplies and maintaining budgets
  • Administrative tasks such as answering phones, calling labs, and patient follow-up calls
  • Stock supplies and maintain equipment
  • Accurately document and maintain Patient Health Information
  • Collaboration with team-members

Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • CPR / BLS certification required
  • Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred
  • Radiology Certification required
  • Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
  • Proficiency in dental patient management software such as Open Dental or Dentrix
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Attention to detail

About Company

Palmer Park Dentistry is a full-service dental practice dedicated to delivering outstanding care to the residents of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Our warm, welcoming staff strives for the best quality of care and comfort while providing treatment. Our team is passionate about taking care of our patients, as well as being there for each other.

30+ days ago
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