Dental Assistant

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental group is seeking a dedicated dental assistant in Colorado Springs to support the clinical team. This role involves ensuring patient safety, managing health records, and adhering to infection control protocols. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and certifications, alongside a passion for patient care and teamwork.

Benefits

Growth and advancement opportunities

PTO

Company-paid Life Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401(k)

Qualifications

• Active CPR and AED training required.
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide needed.
• Sealant, Coronal Polishing, or PALS Certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on the benefits of good oral health.
• Monitor the patient's physical and emotional well-being.
• Prepare tray set-ups according to doctor preferences.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Ability to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix)

Job description

We are Rodeo!

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
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Health Saving Account
• Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
• 401(k)
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Identity Protection
• Team Member Assistance Program
• Compensation $20-$24 per hour

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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