Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Comfort Dental Group, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Paid time off

Paid federal holidays

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Job summary

Comfort Dental Group, Inc. is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant who will support dentists during procedures, take X-rays, educate patients, and handle records. The role includes sterilization, clinical and some lab duties, and maintaining supplies in a fast-paced office.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and proficiency with dental software. Compensation ranges from $18–$30+ per hour with benefits such as 401K matching and health/dental coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills and dental software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during patient procedures, including preparing patients for treatment, handing instruments, and taking dental impressions.
• Take and process dental X-rays.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and care following dental procedures.
• Manage patient records and document dental treatments.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment, and maintain a clean and organized dental office.
• Assist with laboratory duties, such as pouring and trimming models and fabricating temporary restorations, restoring implants, and using intraoral scanners.
• Maintain dental supplies inventory and order new supplies when necessary.
• Expanded duties include placing fillings, using intraoral scanners, fabricating temporaries, and more as allowed by state law.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced work style

Attention to detail

Dental software proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Position: Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled dental assistant to join our amazing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for oral health, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. The dental assistant will assist the dentist during patient procedures, perform office and laboratory duties, and ensure efficient operation of the dental office.

Compensation

• $18-30+ per hour, depending on skills, reliability and experience.
• 401K matching
• Paid time off
• Paid federal holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental benefits

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during patient procedures, including preparing patients for treatment, handing instruments, and taking dental impressions.
• Take and process dental X-rays.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and care following dental procedures.
• Manage patient records and document dental treatments.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment, and maintain a clean and organized dental office.
• Assist with laboratory duties, such as pouring and trimming models and fabricating temporary restorations, restoring implants, and using intraoral scanners.
• Maintain dental supplies inventory and order new supplies when necessary.
• Expanded duties include placing fillings, using intraoral scanners, fabricating temporaries, and more as allowed by state law.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills and dental software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate dental instruments and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

If you have the necessary qualifications and are passionate about oral health, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to be considered for this exciting opportunity.