Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Risas-Dental-and-Brace; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour shifts

Medical and vision benefits

Free dental services

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RisasDental and Braces is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) to join our team. The EDDA will work closely with doctors chair-side, educate patients, and support a fast-paced practice focused on quality care.

The role emphasizes bilingual communication (Spanish/English), clinical accuracy, and efficiency, with opportunities for professional growth and cross-training across dental specialties.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish/English.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EDDA Certification preferred.
• 3 years' experience in the dental field preferred.
• X-ray certification.
• Coronal polish certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be highly skilled and have knowledge of dental clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors at chair-side with all aspects of dental treatment.
• Perform advanced dental assisting including coronal polish, sealants, crown prep, denture impressions and adjustments, packing cord, and Class II fillings.
• Sterilize, disinfect, and prepare instruments and equipment for patient treatment.
• Educate patients on general oral healthcare as directed by the doctor.
• Present treatment to patients based on Doctor recommendations.
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures efficiently.
• Record patient charting and doctor notes in the digital chart as directed.
• Provide continuous support, training, and feedback to teammates.
• Store and maintain inventory and supplies in all dental work areas.
• Maintain compliance with State, Federal regulations (OSHA, HIPAA) and Risas policies.
• Perform additional advanced duties as requested by Doctors or Office Manager

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

3 years experience in dental field

X-ray certification

Coronal polish certification

Exceptional communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AtRisasDental and Braces, our focus is providing quality and affordable dental care and braces for families everywhere.Ourgoal is to think and speak a language that patients understand. For this reason, our Company Statement is We Speak Patient™. The result is happier, healthier Patients, and better opportunities for our doctors and team members.

We are seeking ahighly motivated,positive,and professionalExpanded Duties Dental Assistant, EDDA,to join ourRisasFamily.OurEDDAsare empowered tobe more independent chairside wheneducatingpatients on dental treatmentand oral health.We invest in our employee's growth and development throughcross trainingin several dentalspecialties. This is a great opportunity to expand upon your knowledge and advance in the dental field. Our EDDAsworkhands onwith the doctors,inprovidingexceptionalcare for our patientswhile working efficiently to maintain patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctorsat chair-side with all aspects of dentaltreatment
• Performs advanceddentalassistingtreatmentincluding coronal polish, sealants, crown prep, denture impressions and adjustments,packing cord,andClassII fillings
• Sterilize,disinfect,and prepareinstruments andequipmentfor patienttreatment
• Educate patients on general oral healthcare asdirected by thedoctor
• Presenting treatment to patients based onDoctorrecommendations
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients in an efficient and timely manner
• Record patient charting and all the doctor’s notes in the digital patient chart asdirected
• Provides continuous support, training, and feedback toteammates
• Store and maintains inventory and adequate supplies in all dental workareas
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, andRisaspolicies and practices)
• Performadditional advancedduties as requested by Doctors or Office Manager

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• High School Diploma or GEDrequired
• EDDA Certificationpreferred
• 3years' experiencein the dental field preferred
• X-ray certification
• Coronal polish certification
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Mustbe highly skilled, trained, andhave superior knowledge of dental clinical operationsandterminology
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the doctor andpatients
• Must haveawarm,friendly, outgoing personality and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and lendsupport, as a team player,to teammatesas needed.

Benefits:

RisasDental and Braces offers a comprehensive benefits packageincluding:

• 12-hour shifts, 3 days a week
• Medical and visionbenefits
• Freedental services
• Reimbursement for X-ray and Coronal Polish Exams
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuitionreimbursementopportunities
• And many other ancillary benefits

The working environment is fun, fast paced, challenging, and rewarding with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in this work. Begin a career that is full of meaning andvalue.