Dental Assistant Job at Comfort Dental in Colorado Springs

Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled dental assistant to join our amazing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for oral health, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. The dental assistant will assist the dentist during patient procedures, perform office and laboratory duties, and ensure efficient operation of the dental office. Willing to train a motivated well qualified candidate. Compensation Our highly trained assistants make anywhere from $18-30+ anhour, depending on skills, reliabilityand experience. 401K matching Paid time off Health insurance Responsibilities Assist the dentist during patient procedures, including preparing patients for treatment, handing instruments, and taking dental impressions Take and process dental X-rays Educate patients on oral hygiene and care following dental procedures Manage patient records and document dental treatments Sterilize instruments and equipment, and maintain a clean and organized dental office Assist with laboratory duties, such as pouring and trimming models and fabricating temporary restorations, restoring implants, using intraoral scanner, Maintain dental supplies inventory and order new supplies when necessary Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Proficiency in computer skills and dental software Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, and bend for extended periods of time Manual dexterity to manipulate dental instruments and equipment Ability to lift up to 25 pounds If you have the necessary qualifications and are passionate about oral health, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Have you ever worked in a dental office? Yes No Do you speak fluent Spanish? If not do you speak any other languages or ASL fluently? What dollar amount are you hoping to make per hour? 16-18 No assisting experience 19-20 Some assisting experience 20-22 Fair amount of assisting experience 22-24 Lots of assisting experience 25 + Many years of assisting experience #J-18808-Ljbffr