Part-time Specialty Dental Assistant

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a dedicated Registered Dental Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring patient safety, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and providing exceptional chairside assistance. You'll educate patients on oral health and play a vital role in various dental procedures, all while contributing to a culture of respect and inclusivity. With growth opportunities in specialty dentistry and leadership roles, this position offers a chance to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join a pioneering company committed to excellence and social responsibility.

Benefits

Growth and advancement opportunities

PTO

Company-paid Life Insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Health Saving Account

401(k)

Team Member Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must maintain an active RDA License registered with the Texas State Board.
• Current certification in CPR preferred.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training.

Responsibilities

• Making Patient Safety and Team Safety the number one priority.
• Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health.
• Assisting with bonding, banding, adjusting, and debonding orthodontic patients.

Skills

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Bilingual (Spanish)

Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix)

Ability to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must maintain an active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License registered with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
• Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpful
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred
• Ability to travel

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Making Patient Safety and Team Safety the number one priority
• Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols
• Maintaining and upkeeping digital patient information
• Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures
• Keep exam rooms clean, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to the required standards at the beginning and end of each treatment
• Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health
• Monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visit
• 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 maintain office cleanliness and IC protocol
• Completing daily assignments
• Monitoring and recording patient vital signs
• Suctioning, cutting sutures, and holding retractors
• Mixing amalgam, cement, and pulp paste and preparing impression materials
• Pouring, trimming, and polishing impression trays
• Assisting with bonding, banding, adjusting, and debonding orthodontic patients
• Placing and cementing bands
• Setting up orthodontic brackets and removing excess cement from brackets and bands
• Making retainers, bleaching trays, and impressions
• Maintaining crash cart equipment and supplies
• Working with oral and IV sedated patients in office and hospital settings
• Providing excellent chairside assistance and anticipating next steps to stay in constant mental synchronization with the doctor
• Ensuring the patient and parent comprehends the post-op instructions
• Compensation Range: $21-$25 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.

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