Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Elevate Dental Partners; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with company paid contribution

401K with up to 4% match

Paid Holidays

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Elevate Dental Partners is hiring an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant for Prestige Dental Center in Pueblo, Colorado. Join a team committed to providing modern dental care while ensuring patient comfort. Responsibilities include assisting dentists, preparing treatment areas, and maintaining patient health information.

Qualifications include CPR/BLS certification, radiology certification, and preferred experience as an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant. Enjoy benefits such as medical coverage, dental and vision insurance, competitive PTO, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR/BLS certification.
• Accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• EDDA Certification or 1+ years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories for treatment.
• Assist dentist with procedures using four-handed dentistry.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain equipment.

Skills

Dental terminology knowledge

Patient management software

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant experience

Radiology Certification

Prosthodontics knowledge

Invisalign experience

Education

Completion of accredited dental assisting program

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

We are looking for an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to join our team at Prestige Dental Center, Pueblo! We’re committed to providing modern, conservative care to all our patients, while making them feel like they’re right at home. Our team makes our patients feel confident in their smiles while creating lasting, meaningful relationships along the way.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 7:45‑5, occasional Fridays as needed.

Compensation

$23‑$26/hour depending on experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing operatories for treatment
• Sterilizing instruments
• Directly assist dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry technique
• Take x-rays and intraoral photos
• Accurately and efficiently develop treatment plans based on the doctor’s diagnosis
• Provide patient education and post-operative instruction
• Perform lab duties such as 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 in teeth and shape to proper contour
• Remove sutures and place rubber dams as directed by the dentist
• Place sealants
• Fluoride application
• Coronal polishing
• Take final impressions
• Monitor nitrous oxide administration

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification required
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred
• EDDA Certification or 1+ years of Expanded Duties Dental Assistant experience
• Radiology Certification required
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
• Proficiency in dental patient management software such as Open Dental or Dentrix
• Knowledge of prosthodontics for restorations
• Experience working with clear aligners such as Invisalign is a plus

Benefits

• Medical with company paid contribution, Dental, Vision
• Company paid Basic Life
• Ancillary benefits
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability
• Accident
• Competitive 401K – up to 4% match
• Competitive PTO
• Paid Holidays

Apply today!