Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics in Colorado Springs is hiring a Dental Assistant to support doctors in restorative procedures and patient care.

The role emphasizes patient safety, proper sterilization, charting, X-ray imaging, and effective communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of dental assisting (EDDA) experience.
• Experience in multi-surface fillings and dentures.
• CPR and AED training up to date.
• Prefer current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide.
• Maintain OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training annually.
• Experience with dental practice management software is helpful.
• Sealant, coronal polishing, or PALS certifications are a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor in restorative procedures including fillings, crowns, dentures, impressions, FMX, charting, and sterilization.
• Maintain patient safety as a top priority for both patients and team.
• Adhere to OSHA and Infection Control protocols and dispose of sharps safely.
• Maintain digital patient artifacts such as health history and treatment plans.
• Educate patients and parents on oral health benefits.
• Monitor patient well-being throughout the visit.
• Prepare tray setups according to doctor preferences.
• Ensure exam rooms and operatories are clean, organized and stocked.
• Chart existing treatments and update patient charts with new entries.
• Review health history prior to doctor arrival and reconfirm concerns.
• Take diagnostic X-Rays and attach to patient chart.
• Help the Rodeo Team clean areas and common spaces.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Compensation Range: $24-$28 per hour.

Skills

Dental assisting

CPR/AED certification

Nitrous monitoring

OSHA/HIPAA training

Open Dental/Dentrix

Bilingual Spanish

Multi-surface fillings

Dentures experience

Sealant/Coronal polishing/PALS

Tools

Open Dental/Dentrix

Job description

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.