Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

At Simply Kids Dental, we’re all about making every visit a positive experience for our little patients. As a dental assistant in our award-winning team, you'll play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment where children feel cared for and confident. You'll support our dedicated dental team by preparing for examinations, obtaining dental records, and ensuring every child leaves with a smile.

Your excellent communication skills and customer service knack will help build trust with our young patients and their families. Join us to enjoy competitive pay, paid time off, and a team that values collaboration, balance, and the joy of helping kids grow with confidence. If you're ready to make a difference in pediatric dental care, we'd love to welcome you aboard!

Compensation:

$20 - $25 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Inform patients about proper oral health care to prevent infections after dental procedures
• Help with administrative duties such as welcoming patients, taking phone calls, making appointments for dental visits, ordering supplies, and handling billing
• Write down treatment information after every visit and ensure patient records include current dental histories
• Walk patients through a good oral health care regime so they can maintain a healthy smile
• Sterilize and lay out dental instruments and get all equipment ready, such as x-ray machines, anesthetics, and impression materials, to prepare treatment rooms for examinations and dental procedures

What You'll Do

• Greet our little patients (and their grown-ups) with warmth and make them feel safe from the second they sit in the chair
• Assist chairside during exams, cleanings, fillings, and other pediatric procedures, anticipating needs and keeping things moving smoothly
• Use "tell-show-do" and other kid-friendly techniques to explain treatment in a way that's fun, not scary
• Take digital X-rays and intraoral photos
• Set up and break down operatories, sterilize instruments, and follow all infection-control protocols
• Keep accurate patient records and chart notes
• Manage inventory and help keep our supplies stocked and ready
• Coach parents on brushing, diet, and home care so those healthy habits stick
• Pitch in wherever the team needs you; we all wear a few hats around here

Qualifications:

• Have the ability to give patients exceptional care and service
• Able to perform basic computer and data entry tasks
• Exemplary interpersonal, communication, and multitasking skills
• Associate’s degree from an accredited dental assistance program required

What We're Looking For

• 1–2 years of chairside dental assisting experience (pediatric experience is a big plus, but we're happy to help you grow into it)

• A genuine love for working with children and families

• Patience, energy, and a good sense of humor

• Reliability, a team-first attitude, and great communication. Willing and able to show up on time and ready to work when scheduled.

• Comfort with digital charting and dental software (EagleSoft is a bonus)

About Company

Join Colorado Springs’ Most Trusted Pediatric Dental Team!

At  Simply Kids Dental , we believe every child deserves a positive, confidence-building dental experience. Our award-winning team, named  The Gazette’s Best Workplaces of 2024 and  Best Dental Office for Kids, Best of the Springs 2026,  is growing!

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Earn  competitive pay.

• Take advantage of  paid time off ,  holidays , and a workplace that values balance and fun.

• Be part of a  mission-driven, supportive team that’s passionate about helping kids smile and grow with confidence.

• Enjoy a  supportive culture where collaboration and teamwork are the priority.