Dental Assistant I Part-Time

lonepeakdentalgroup; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Peak Dental Group in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Dental Assistant with orthodontic experience to join our team. You will assist orthodontists in clinical and administrative tasks, prepare treatment rooms, take X-rays, educate patients, and support daily practice operations.

This position currently offers part-time hours with the potential to grow to full-time. We emphasize accuracy, infection control, and patient education as core responsibilities, and provide a competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited dental assistant program.
• X-ray certification required.
• Orthodontic assisting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up treatment areas for orthodontic procedures.
• Support orthodontists during patient examinations and treatments.
• Take and process dental X-rays.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and oral hygiene practices.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage dental records.
• Handle administrative tasks like billing and insurance processing.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control and safety standards.
• Competitive wages and benefits package offered, including healthcare coverage, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Skills

X-ray certification

Orthodontic assisting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assistant program

Job description

We are seeking a Dental Assistant with orthodontic experience to join our team. The Dental Assistant will assist orthodontists in clinical and administrative tasks, including preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing equipment, taking X-rays, educating patients, and providing general dental assistance. This position offers part-time hours, with the potential for full-time hours in the future.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited dental assistant program
• X-ray certification
• Orthodontic assisting experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up treatment areas for orthodontic procedures
• Support orthodontists during patient examinations and treatments
• Take and process dental X-rays
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and oral hygiene practices
• Schedule patient appointments and manage dental records
• Handle administrative tasks like billing and insurance processing
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control and safety standards
• Competitive wages and benefits package offered, including healthcare coverage, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development

- Full time Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm & Friday 7am-4pm