Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics; Colorado Springs (CO); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

HSA

Growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is seeking an experienced dental assistant to support multiple specialties in our Colorado Springs location. The role focuses on restorative procedures, patient safety, and comprehensive charting to ensure smooth patient flow.

Candidates should have EDDA experience, know dental software (Open Dental/Dentrix), and be CPR/AED certified. Bilingual Spanish is a plus. We offer growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of EDDA dental assisting experience.
• Experience in multi-surface fillings and dentures preferred.
• Active CPR and AED training.
• Certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide preferred.
• OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training required.
• Open Dental or Dentrix experience helpful.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist the doctor in restorative procedures and denture care.
• Take impressions, FMX, chart sterilization, and rubber dam placement.
• Maintain patient safety and adherence to infection protocols.
• Educate patients on oral health and treatment plans.
• Chart health history, insurance eligibility, and treatment details.
• Prepare exam rooms and clean/stock as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Dental assisting

CPR/AED

Bilingual (Spanish)

Patient safety

Multi surface fillings

Outils

Open Dental

Dentrix

Description du poste

We are Rodeo! 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
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Health Saving Account
• Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
• 401(k)
• Accident
• 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.