Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Life Insurance

Medical

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Growth Opportunities

Team Member Assistance Program

Job summary

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is seeking a dental assistant to support doctors in restorative procedures, take impressions and X-rays, and maintain digital patient records. The role requires at least 1 year of EDDA experience, and preferred experience with multi-surface fillings and dentures. CPR/AED training and OSHA/ HIPAA compliance are essential.

Spanish-speaking candidates are a plus. Join a fast-growing, multi-specialty dental group with locations nationwide and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of dental assisting (EDDA) experience.
• Experience in multi-surface fillings and dentures is required.
• Active CPR and AED training is required.
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide is preferred.
• Maintain OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training annually.
• Experience with dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) is helpful.
• Sealants or Coronal Polishing certifications are a huge plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor in restorative procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, impressions and FMX.
• Maintain patient safety as priority during procedures.
• Follow OSHA and Infection Control protocols and dispose of sharps properly.
• Update and maintain digital patient records (health history, eligibility, treatment plans).
• Educate patients and families on oral health benefits.
• Monitor patient well-being throughout visits.
• Prepare tray setups and room cleanliness per doctor preferences.
• Chart existing treatments and update records before/after visits.
• Take diagnostic X-Rays and attach to patient charts.
• Assist in maintaining clean and stocked operatories and common areas.

Skills

Dental assisting

CPR/AED

Nitrous oxide monitoring

OSHA/HIPAA training

Dental software

Sealant/Coronal Polishing

Bilingual Spanish

Multisurface fillings

Dentures

Tools

Open Dental

Dentrix

Job description

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is one of the fastest growing, multi-specialty dental groups in the country.

The company’s team of 100+ award-winning doctors provide a full range of general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and board-certified pediatric dental services Rodeo locations throughout the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 1 years of dental assisting (EDDA) experience

Must have experience in multi surface filling and dentures

Active CPR and AED training

Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide preferred

Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training

Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpful

Sealant, Coronal Polishing, or PALS Certifications are all a huge plus!

Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist the doctor in restorative procedures, composite fillings, crown and bridge, dentures, taking impressions, taking FMX, charting sterilization, placing rubber dam, pouring up models, root canals, and extractions

Focusing on Patient Safety and Team Safety as priority one

Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols, and disposing of sharps and clinical waste in a prompt and safe manner

Maintaining digital patient artifacts such as health history, insurance eligibility, treatment plans, pre-authorizations, lab requests, procedures, and appointment details

Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health

Monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visit

Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures

Ensuring that exam rooms and operatories are cleaned, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to the required standards at the beginning and end of each patient interaction

Charting existing treatment for new patients by updating the patient chart with entries for fillings, crowns, sealants, etc.

Reviewing the patient chart and health history prior to the doctor arrival and reconfirming the patient's chief concern

Taking diagnostic quality X-Rays and attaching them to the patient chart

Helping the Rodeo Team clean surfaces, sinks, floors and common areas of exam rooms, operatories, reception, break rooms, restrooms, etc.

Performs all other duties as assigned

Compensation Range: $24-$28 per hour

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged sitting and standing as needed

Ability to lift up to 15 lbs

BENEFITS:

New Grads, start your careers with Rodeo!

Growth and advancement opportunities in our specialty dentistry business lines, such as orthodontics and oral surgery, as well as in leadership roles

PTO

Company-paid Life Insurance

Medical

Vision

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Health Saving Account

Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents

401(k)

Critical Illness

Identity Protection

Team Member Assistance Program

EEO Statement:

Rodeo Dental is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Rodeo Dental is and equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success

Rodeo Dental is also proud to be a pioneering certified B Corporation in the dentistry industry! As a certified B Corporation (B for Benefit) Rodeo strives to meet the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.