Dental Assistant

Rodeo Dental; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New grads welcome

Growth opportunities

PTO

Life Insurance

Medical

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Job summary

Rodeo Dental in Colorado seeks a qualified Dental Assistant to join our multi-specialty team. You will support clinicians with exams, prepare trays, take X-rays, and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout visits.

Experience with Open Dental/Dentrix is a plus; bilingual Spanish helpful; travel between sites may be required. We offer growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active CPR and AED training.
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training.
• Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpful.
• Sealant, Coronal Polishing, or PALS Certifications are a huge plus!
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time.
• Active Driver's License for travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Focus on patient safety and team safety as priority one.
• Adhere to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols and disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
• Maintain digital patient artifacts including health history, eligibility, and treatment plans.
• Educate patients and parents on oral health benefits.
• Monitor patient well-being during visits.
• Prepare tray setups according to doctor preferences.
• Ensure exam rooms are cleaned, disinfected, and stocked.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and AED training

Nitrous oxide monitoring certification

OSHA/HIPAA/Infection Control training

Open Dental/Dentrix experience

Sealant/Coronal polishing/PALS certs

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Travel 10-15% of time

Valid Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Open Dental

Dentrix

Job description

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is one of the fastest growing, multi-specialty dental groups in the country.

The company’s team of 100+ award-winning doctors provide a full range of general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and board-certified pediatric dental services Rodeo locations throughout the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Active CPR and AED training
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
• Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpful
• Sealant, Coronal Polishing, or PALS Certifications are all a huge plus!
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time
• This position may require the employee to use his/her personal vehicle to travel to different work sites during the course of the work day, which means you would need an active, valid Driver’s License.
• Compensation Range: $20-$24 per hour.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Focusing on Patient Safety and Team Safety as priority one
• Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols, and disposing of sharps and clinical waste in a prompt and safe manner
• Maintaining digital patient artifacts such as health history, insurance eligibility, treatment plans, pre-authorizations, lab requests, procedures, and appointment details
• Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health
• Monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visit
• Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures
• Ensuring that exam rooms and operatories are cleaned, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to the required standards at the beginning and end of each patient interaction
• Charting existing treatment for new patients by updating the patient chart with entries for fillings, crowns, sealants, etc.
• Reviewing the patient chart and health history prior to the doctor arrival and reconfirming the patient's chief concern
• Taking diagnostic quality X-Rays and attaching them to the patient chart
• Helping the Rodeo Team clean surfaces, sinks, floors and common areas of exam rooms, operatories, reception, break rooms, restrooms, etc.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged sitting and standing as needed
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs

BENEFITS:

• New Grads, start your careers with Rodeo!
• Growth and advancement opportunities in our specialty dentistry business lines, such as orthodontics and oral surgery, as well as in leadership roles
• PTO
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Medical
• Vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Health Saving Account
• Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
• 401(k)
• Critical Illness
• Identity Protection
• Team Member Assistance Program

EEO Statement:

Rodeo Dental is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Rodeo Dental is and equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success

Rodeo Dental is also proud to be a pioneering certified B Corporation in the dentistry industry! As a certified B Corporation (B for Benefit) Rodeo strives to meet the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

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