Dental Assistant (Part-Time)

Hero Practice Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay with monthly bonus_opport

PTO and paid holidays

Career growth within your practice and

Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401

Job summary

Academy Kids Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Colorado Springs, CO, is currently seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high quality and compassionate care to all patients.

Pay range: $16.50-$25/hr. Collect and document patient records, take radiographs, write notes, educate patients, organize and sterilize instruments, and maintain a clean, welcoming environment while supporting access to dental, vision, and orthodontic services for underserved children.

Qualifications

• Radiology education meeting state requirements is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents.
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records.
• Obtain dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist.
• Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed.
• Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents and educate them on good oral health.
• Organize and sterilize dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards.
• Ensure the practice is clean and presentable to patients (restrooms, lobby, etc.).
• Participate in other duties supporting the mission of providing high-quality dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Active listening

Multi-tasking

Friendly demeanor

Education

Radiology education meeting state requirements

Current BLS CPR certification

Tools

eClinical Works (eCW)

Job description

Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!

• Generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth within your practice and the region
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K & more

Academy Kids Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Colorado Springs, CO, is currently seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high quality and compassionate care to all patients.

Pay range: $16.50-$25/hr

Job Responsibilities

• Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records
• Obtain quality dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist
• Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed
• Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as well as educating them on good oral health
• Organize and sterilizing dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards
• Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children

Job Qualifications

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner

• Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus
• Previous experience working in a dental office preferred
• Current BLS CPR certification

In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.

Pay Range

$16.50-$25 (plus bonus)