Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Apple Tree Dental North

  • Thornton, CO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Company:Overview:Appletree Dental is an established general dentistry clinic seeking an experienced EDDA-Dental Assistant to join our team full time! We are located near 136th and I-25 and are led by a fantastic General Dentist who values his team, invests in training, and provides a variety of dental treatments - you will not be bored!This is a full-time, Monday-Thursday position. Our ideal EDDA-Dental Assistant will bring reliability, a strong work ethic, a fun attitude, and a team-oriented and patient-centric focus to our practice.Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:45am-5:15pmRate: $28-$30/hr, plus bonus opportunitiesBenefits: We offer a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holiday Pay, matching 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid training and more.Your primary duties and responsibilities include:
  • Welcoming patients into the practice using the patient's name
  • Preparing patients for treatment to ensure the highest level of care and comfort are achieved
  • Preparing rooms for surgical and restorative procedures
  • A thorough review of patient health history adding updates as necessary
  • Assisting the Dentist chairside and the ability to work independently as well
  • Capturing diagnostic radiographs
  • Capturing 3D scans - experience with iTero is a plus
  • Assisting with Invisalign cases
  • Placing composite restorations
  • Assisting with all types of prosthodontic procedures
  • Providing postoperative instructions after procedures, answering any questions patients may have about dental care provided, and scheduling appointments for follow-up care
  • Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
  • Maintaining a timely schedule
  • Managing lab cases including tracking, progress, and delivery
  • Monitoring and maintaining inventory and supplies
  • Monitoring and maintaining dental equipment
Requirements
  • 2 + years of EDDA experience is required
  • EDDA Certification preferred
  • CDA Preferred
  • X-Ray certification required
  • CPR/BLS Certification required
  • Reliable, hard working, and attention to detail
  • Denticon software experience is a plus but not required
Accepting applications until the position has been filled Work Environment:Pay Range: USD $28.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.

Apple Tree Dental North