Dental Assistant in Training

Pds Health; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Continuing Education (CE Units)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer in your localコミ

Shift premium pay for eligible roles

Job summary

PDS Health in Greenwood Village, CO is hiring a Dental Assistant. No dental experience is required, but customer service experience is preferred.

You will learn to perform basic dental assisting tasks under the supervision of a licensed dentist and help ensure a positive patient experience. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, CE units, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, child care assistance, a 401K, and opportunities to volunteer in the community.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting functions under direct supervision.
• Maintain infection control and safety procedures.
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures as directed after radiation safety requirements.
• Prepare patients and assist chairside during procedures.
• Instruct patients on oral health care.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Description

Now is the time to join Arapahoe Dentist Office. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience.

Overview

$21.25-$29.00/Hourly

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties under the direct supervision of the licensed dentist
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by learning how to keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Learn how to effectively complete proper infection control procedures for both the sterilization and operatory cleaning and disinfection processes to ensure the safety of both patients and team members
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures at the direction of the dentist only after the DAT has completed all state requirements regarding radiation safety
• Learn how to prepare for patient care procedures and execute through the process efficiently from preparing the patient, proper procedure tray preparation, providing basic supportive chairside support and ensuring the patient is handed off to the front desk for follow up visit appointment
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the dentist
• Record patient charting and treatment notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist
• Support patient care by presenting treatment record, consents and health history to the dentist prior to patient treatment
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience is required
• Customer services experience is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Continuing Education (CE Units)
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

Salary Information

$21.25-$29.00 / Hourly