Dental Assistant

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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