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.
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
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)