Dental Assistant, EFDA/EDDA

lonepeakdentalgroup; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Lone Peak Dental Group in Durango, CO is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant with EFDA or EDDA certification to join our dental team and support the dentist in delivering high-quality care.

You will take and process X-rays, prepare patients, sterilize instruments, educate patients on oral hygiene, maintain records, and perform front-office duties such as scheduling and payments. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• EFDA/EDDA certification required.
• X-ray certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental procedures and assist the dentist during treatments.
• Take and process X-rays.
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Perform front office duties such as scheduling appointments and processing payments.

Skills

EFDA/EDDA Certification

X-ray Certification (preferred)

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant with an EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) or EDDA (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant) certification to join our dental team. The Dental Assistant will assist the dentist in providing high-quality dental care to patients.

Qualifications:

• EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) or EDDA (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant) certification required.
• X-ray certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for dental procedures and assist the dentist during treatments.
• Take and process X-rays.
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Perform front office duties such as scheduling appointments and processing payments.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A positive and collaborative work environment focused on patient care and team support.