Part-time Dental Assistant

Thornton 9071 N Washington St Ste B Thornton, CO 80229, USA Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is one of the fastest growing, multi‑specialty dental groups in the country. Our team of 100+ award‑winning doctors provides a full range of general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and board‑certified pediatric dental services at Rodeo locations throughout the United States. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Active CPR and AED training Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpful Sealant, Coronal Polishing, or PALS Certifications are all a huge plus! Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred Ability to travel 10‑15% of the time Active, valid Driver’s License required for personal vehicle travel to work sites Compensation Range: $20‑$24 per hour. Essential Functions Focusing on Patient Safety and Team Safety as priority one Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols, and disposing of sharps and clinical waste in a prompt and safe manner Maintaining digital patient artifacts such as health history, insurance eligibility, treatment plans, pre‑authorizations, lab requests, procedures, and appointment details Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health Monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well‑being during the entire visit Preparing tray set‑ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures Ensuring that exam rooms and operatories are cleaned, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to the required standards at the beginning and end of each patient interaction Charting existing treatment for new patients by updating the patient chart with entries for fillings, crowns, sealants, etc. Reviewing the patient chart and health history prior to the doctor arrival and reconfirming the patient's chief concern Taking diagnostic quality X‑Rays and attaching them to the patient chart Helping the Rodeo Team clean surfaces, sinks, floors and common areas of exam rooms, operatories, reception, break rooms, restrooms, etc. Performing all other duties as assigned Physical Requirements Prolonged sitting and standing as needed Ability to lift up to 15 lbs Benefits Growth and advancement opportunities in specialty dentistry business lines, such as orthodontics and oral surgery, as well as in leadership roles PTO Company‑paid Life Insurance Medical Vision Short‑term and Long‑term Disability Health Saving Account Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents 401(k) Critical Illness Identity Protection Team Member Assistance Program EEO Statement Rodeo Dental is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Rodeo Dental is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr