Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant | Weekday Schedule | $500 Sign-On Bonus | $23-26/hour

We are looking for an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to join our team at Prestige Dental Center, Pueblo! 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.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:45-5, occasional Fridays as needed

Compensation: $23-$26/hour depending on experience + $500 sign-on bonus

Job responsibilities/duties:

• 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

• Providing patient education and post-operative instruction

• Perform lab duties such as pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns

• Stock supplies and maintain equipment

• Accurately document and maintain Patient Health Information

• Place temporary and permanent restorations in teeth and shape to proper contour

• Removes sutures and places rubber dams as directed by dentist

• Place Sealants

• Fluoride Application

• Coronal Polishing

• Take final impressions

• Monitor nitrous oxide

Qualifications:

• CPR/BLS certification required

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred

• EDDA Certification or 1+ years of Expanded Duties Dental Assistant experience

• Radiology Certification required

• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments

• Proficiency in dental patient management software such as Open Dental or Dentrix

• Knowledge of prosthodontics for restorations

• Experience working with Clear Aligners such as Invisalign is a plus

Benefits:

• Medical with company paid contribution, Dental, Vision

• Company paid Basic Life

• Ancillary benefits

  • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Critical Illness

  • Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability

  • Accident

• Competitive 401K – up to 4% match

• Competitive PTO

• Paid Holidays

Apply today!