Dental Assistant

Matrix Providers is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families at the USAFA, Colorado Springs, CO.

• Employment Status: Coverage position
• Compensation: This is an hourly position $22.80 to $24.00/hr + $5.09/hr for Health & Welfare
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

Dental Assistant must have and meet the following:

• Degree: Certificate.
  • Certification: Certified in radiography as required.
    • All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and digital radiographic processing techniques.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Education: Successful completion of one of the following:
  • Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months of experience within the preceding 36 months.
  • Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months of experience within the preceding 36 months.
  • Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months of experience within the preceding 36 months.
  • Thirty-six (36) months of experience in the preceding 60 months as a private practice or military clinic dental assistant.
  • Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months of experience within the preceding 36 months.
  • Graduation from a state-accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months.
• Experience: 12 months of experience within the preceding 36 months.

Job Summary:

• Performs assisting in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment.
• Obtains and records the related medical history of the patient. Chart examination and treatment information. Records information on prescriptions.
• Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
• Assists dentist at chairside. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by the dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures and places, and removes rubber dams, period-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.
• Relays the dentist's instructions to the patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.
• Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.
• Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.

We support our employees with an accessible dedicated representative to assist you throughout the duration of your contract. We firmly believe that a healthy work/life balance enables you to perform at your best. Our mission is to serve America�s military family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers like you with rewarding career opportunities.

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