Bilingual EFDA/EDDA Dental Assistant — Impactful Care

Lone Peak Management Gr; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Peak Dental Group is seeking a motivated Bilingual Dental Assistant with EFDA/EDDA certification to join our team. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and another language, with strong communication and patient-care skills to support examinations and treatments.

You will assist the dentist, take and develop dental x-rays, prepare and sterilize instruments, and help educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care while maintaining accurate records and a clean, stocked

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program.
• EFDA or EDDA certification required.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and another language.
• X-ray certification preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Take and develop dental x-rays.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Perform expanded functions as allowed by state regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Ensure the dental office is clean and well-stocked.
• Assist with front office tasks as needed.

Skills

Bilingual in English and another lang

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assisting program

EFDA or EDDA certification

Job description

Lone Peak Dental Group is seeking a motivated Bilingual Dental Assistant with EFDA/EDDA certification to join our team. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and another language, with strong communication and patient-care skills to support examinations and treatments.

You will assist the dentist, take and develop dental x-rays, prepare and sterilize instruments, and help educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care while maintaining accurate records and a clean, stocked