Dental Assistant

Hero-Practice-Services-; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

PTO and paid holidays

Career growth within your practice and

Job summary

Academy Kids Dental, Vision & Orthodontics in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to underserved children. You will document patient records, take radiographs, write notes, educate patients and parents, and keep the office clean and organized per OSHA standards.

This full-time role offers generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities, PTO and holidays, and opportunities for career growth within

Qualifications

• Radiology education and training meeting state requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to listen to patients and parents.
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Experience with eClinical Works (eCW) is a plus.
• Previous dental office experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records.
• Obtain quality dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist.
• Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed.
• Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as well as educating them on good oral health.
• Organize and sterilize dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards.
• Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients including restrooms, lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children.

Skills

Radiology training

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

eCW knowledge

Dental office experience

BLS CPR

Education

Radiology certification/State requirements

Tools

eCW (e-Clinical Works)

Job description

Job Description

Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!

• Generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth within your practice and the region

Academy Kids Dental, Vision & Orthodontics in Colorado Springs, CO are currently seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high quality and compassionate care to all patients.

Pay range: $16.50-$25.00/hr(AND BONUS OPPORTUNITY)

Job Responsibilities

• Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records
• Obtain quality dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist
• Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed
• Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as well as educating them on good oral health
• Organize and sterilizing dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards
• Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children

Job Qualifications

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner
• Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus
• Previous experience working in a dental office preferred
• Current BLS CPR certification

In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.

Position Type

Full-time

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