Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Elevate Dental Partners; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 49,920 - 56,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with company-paid

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (company-paid)

Retirement plan with 4% match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Palmer Park Dentistry in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced Extended Duties Dental Assistant to join our patient-focused team. The EDDA will work full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–5:00 PM, supporting clinicians with four-handed dentistry and comprehensive chairside care.

We offer competitive pay at $24–$27 per hour with medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off. CPR/BLS and EDDA certification are required or a minimum of 1 year EDDA experience.

Qualifications

• EDDA certification or at least 1 year of EDDA experience.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, procedures and instruments.
• Ability to stay calm in a busy dental environment.
• Excellent patient communication and team-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with dental software such as Open Dental or Dentrix.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories for patient treatment.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Assist the dentist directly during procedures using four-handed dentistry.
• Take x-rays and intraoral photos.
• Document treatment plans and patient information accurately.
• Place temporary and permanent restorations and shape contours.
• Maintain supplies and equipment; support the clinical team as needed.

Skills

EDDA experience

CPR/BLS

Chairside assisting

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Open Dental / Dentrix

Education

EDDA certification

Tools

Open Dental

Dentrix

Job description

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:45 AM–5:00 PM

$24–$27 per hour Palmer Park Dentistry is looking for an experienced Extended Duties Dental Assistant to join our team in Colorado Springs.

Extended Duties Dental Assistant / EDDA

Palmer Park Dentistry

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:45 AM–5:00 PM

$24–$27 per hour

Palmer Park Dentistry is looking for an experienced Extended Duties Dental Assistant to join our team in Colorado Springs.

This is a great opportunity for an EDDA who wants to use the full range of their skills in a modern, patient-focused practice. We are looking for someone who is confident chairside, steady under pressure, and serious about delivering excellent care. Our patients deserve to feel comfortable, informed, and respected, and our assistants play a major role in making that happen. If you are looking for a role where your skills matter, your pace matters, and your ability to connect with patients matters, this could be a strong fit.

Why Palmer Park Dentistry

At Palmer Park Dentistry, we provide modern, conservative dental care while helping patients feel right at home. Our team works together to create lasting relationships with patients and help them feel confident in their smiles.

This is not a passive assisting role. We are looking for an EDDA who can stay organized, anticipate the doctor’s needs, communicate clearly with patients, and help keep a busy clinical day moving smoothly.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 7:45 AM–5:00 PM
• Full-time position

Pay & Benefits

• $24–$27 per hour, based on experience
• Medical insurance with company-paid contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Voluntary options for supplemental life and AD&D insurance, critical illness coverage, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident coverage
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• PTO and paid holidays

What You’ll Do

• Prepare operatories for patient treatment
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards
• Assist the dentist directly during procedures using four-handed dentistry
• Take x-rays and intraoral photos
• Accurately and efficiently treatment plan based on the doctor’s diagnosis
• Provide patient education and post-operative instructions
• Perform lab duties, including pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns
• Stock supplies and maintain equipment
• Accurately document and maintain patient health information
• Place temporary and permanent restorations and shape to proper contour
• Remove sutures and place rubber dams as directed by the dentist
• Place sealants
• Apply fluoride
• Perform coronal polishing
• Take final impressions
• Monitor nitrous oxide
• Support the clinical team wherever needed to keep the day running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• EDDA certification or at least 1 year of EDDA experience
• CPR/BLS certification required
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
• Confidence working in a busy dental environment
• Strong chairside assisting skills
• Ability to anticipate needs and stay one step ahead
• Excellent patient communication skills
• Professional, calming, and compassionate bedside manner
• Strong attention to detail with documentation and treatment planning
• Team-first mindset
• Proficiency with dental software such as Open Dental or Dentrix
• Knowledge of prosthodontics and restorative procedures
• Experience with clear aligners such as Invisalign is a plus

About Palmer Park Dentistry

Palmer Park Dentistry is a comprehensive dental practice serving patients in Colorado Springs. Our team is committed to modern, conservative care, strong patient relationships, and a positive experience from start to finish.

We believe great dentistry is about more than procedures. It is about trust, communication, comfort, and doing the right thing for each patient. That takes a strong team, and we are looking for an EDDA who wants to be part of that standard.