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Comfort Dental - Citadel Crossing

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Comfort Dental - Citadel Crossing, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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Position Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

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.

Compensation

Our highly trained assistants make anywhere from $18-30+ anhour, depending on skills, reliability and experience.

401K matching

Paid time off

Paid federal holidays

Health insurance

Dental benefits

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

Expanded duties include placing fillings, using intraoral scanner, fabricating temporaries and more as allowed by state law.

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.

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