Lead Dental Assistant (EDDA Required)

Hero Practice Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dental care is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant in Colorado Springs. The role focuses on optimizing patient flow, delivering excellent customer service, and supporting a team dedicated to improving children's health. Ideal candidates will have experience with pediatric patients and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including a monthly bonus plan and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Monthly bonus plan

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Disability benefits

Professional advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of previous experience as a dental assistant on pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct training and development for Dental Assistants.
• Assist in the management of the clinical schedule and back-office flow.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Pay Range: From $23.00perhour for entry-level and up to $29.00 per hour for very experienced, well-qualified professionals

Job Profile: Lead Dental Assistant

Overview:

Hero Practice Services is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to improve and maintain practice production and profitability by optimizing patient flow and delivering outstanding customer service and patient care while increasing patient satisfaction.

Hero Practice Services is the only practice management company focused on delivering the systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. With offices across the country, we have helped millions of children and young people gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at Hero is both a career and a calling … join us, BE A HERO!

The Opportunity:

This role has the unique opportunity to support the Heroes who actively serve the children and young people in our communities by improving their overall health and well-being.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Provide direct training and development for Dental Assistants
• Assist in the management of the clinical schedule and back-office flow
• Provide a high level of chair-side assistance demonstrating a DA Level IV mastery of dental skills
• Ensure the practice has adequate supplies to meet patient demands both in the clinical setting and with lab inventory
• Provide behavior management using guidelines approved by American Academy of pediatric dentistry
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
• Maintain strict compliance with state, federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, employee handbook).

You will be required to possess the following:

• At least 1 year of previous experience as a dental assistant on pediatric patients
• Identify issues and resolve problems in a timely manner; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, listening to patients’ needs, and possess a friendly and outgoing demeanor
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth
• Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry

Your Compensation and Benefits will include the following:

• Monthly bonus plan
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, disability and much more!
• Professional advancement opportunities in an established, growing health care group.

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