Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Our fun, ever-growing dental practice located in Falcon Colorado aims to improve the smile of every dental patient we see, is looking for an additional dental assistant teammate. We are the best dental office because of the incredible team that we are continuing to build! You are a perfect fit, if you are someone who is:

● Reliable ● Confident ● Empathetic ● Driven ● Goal oriented ● Outgoing ● Kind 

We love our dental patients and we want someone that will be AWESOME with them and provide the BEST customer care to each and every one of them. We want that "right person" to grow with our team, enjoy their time at work, be challenged with what they do, and make a difference in the lives of our patients. We are looking for candidates who think long term and are COMMITTED , responsible, organized, and punctual with the daily tasks. If you are looking for a place to grow, a family friendly environment to work with, then you’ve found the right place!

You’ll assist with patient preparation, sterilization of tools, room setup, and some dental hygiene activities. You should have a dental x-ray certification and provide excellent patient care to succeed in this position.

Dental assistants should be well-organized and meticulous in their work. You should be able to follow directions and adhere to the rules of the dental practice. We want you to be capable of delivering direct or indirect patient care and ensuring that office procedures run smoothly.

Benefits: Bonuses,401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental Insurance, Employee discounts, Paid time off.

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Welcome customers to the dental office

• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort

• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed

• Sterilize instruments according to regulations

• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

• Undertake lab tasks as instructed

• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

• Schedule appointments

• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

• When necessary, assist dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies

• Making sure medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs, are gathered and recorded

• Maintain dental equipment inventory and order dental supplies

Dental Assistant Requirements:

• Proven experience as a dental assistant

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

• Understanding of health and safety regulations

• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus

• Good computer skills

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Must be well-organized and reliable

• High school diploma

• Graduate of a dental assistant school is preferred

• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)