Dental Assistant – Model, Colorado
Local Pay: $34.58 /hour - W2
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Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Referral Rewards - Receive referral bonuses for eligible candidates you refer .($800 referrer / $200 referee- Payable after 200 hours of work)
- Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Shift Details:
- Wednesdays and Thursdays, 07.30am –5.30pm
Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist dentists during examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Prepare treatment rooms, dental instruments, equipment, and materials before procedures.
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and maintain proper infection control standards.
- Take and process dental X-rays as permitted by applicable state regulations.
- Prepare patients for treatment and explain procedures to help ensure comfort and understanding.
- Provide chairside assistance, including instrument transfer, suctioning, and preparation of dental materials.
- Record patient medical and dental histories, treatment information, and clinical notes accurately.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care and preventive dental practices.
- Monitor and maintain dental supplies, equipment, and inventory.
- Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and facility policies and procedures.
- Assist with scheduling, patient records, and other administrative duties as needed.
- Provide professional, compassionate, and patient-centered support while promoting safety and quality dental care.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current, valid, and unrestricted CO license/certification in good standing, as required for the position.
- Minimum of 1 year/s of recent experience as a Dental Assistant within the last 3 years.
- Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.
- Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (e.g., . BLS, N95 fit test, immunization records, TB test,...)
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance (eligibility begins after 60 days)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Travel Stipends for Qualified Candidates (Check the Travel Package Restrictions before adding this to the job description)