Dental Assistant/EDDA

Magna Family Dental Studio; Colorado; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Family Dental Studio in Colorado is seeking a competent dental assistant to support the dentist, improve efficiency, and deliver excellent patient care. You will welcome patients, prepare for procedures, sterilize instruments, assist with four-handed dentistry, and manage records and payments.

The ideal candidate has proven dental assistant experience, knowledge of instruments and safety regulations, strong communication, and meticulous organization.

Qualifications

• Proven dental assistant experience.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Coronal polishing is a plus.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Dental experience

Sterilization methods

Safety regulations

Coronal polishing

Computer skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

HS diploma

EFDA certification

Education

High school diploma

EFDA certification or training

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Company Description

We are a patient driven, fun loving office. We always give our patients a reason to smile in a nice comfortable professional environment, providing quality and affordable dentistry.