Springs Dentistry

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Colorado Springs, CO
Full Time
Entry Level
We are looking for an EDDA/EFDA to join our team at our award winning practice, Springs Dentistry! We’re committed to providing modern, conservative care to all our patients, while making them feel like they’re right at home. Our team makes our patients feel confident in their smiles while creating lasting, meaningful relationships along the way.

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Compensation: $27-32/hour Depending on Experience
Schedule: Monday: 8-5pm, Tuesday & Thursday 7-3:30pm, Wednesday 7-4pm

Job responsibilities/duties:
  • Ensure patients comfort during procedures
  • Preparing operatories for treatment
  • Sterilizing instruments
  • Directly assist dentist during procedures using four handed dentistry technique
  • Take x-rays and intraoral photos
  • Accurately and efficiently treatment plan based on doctor’s diagnosis
  • Scheduling patients
  • Providing patient education and post-operative instruction
  • Dental charting and coding
  • Ensure compliance with infection control protocols
  • Perform lab duties such as pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns
  • Administrative tasks such as answering phones, calling labs, and patient follow-up calls
  • Stock supplies and maintain equipment
  • Accurately document and maintain Patient Health Information
  • Collaboration with team-members
  • Ordering supplies and maintaining budgets
  • Place temporary and permanent restorations in teeth and shape to proper contour
  • *Removes sutures and places rubber dams as directed by dentist
  • *Place Sealants
  • *Fluoride Application
  • *Coronal Polishing
  • *Take final impressions
  • *Monitor nitrous oxide
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • CPR/BLS certification required
  • Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred
  • DANB Certification required for Washington State
  • EFDA License required for Washington State
  • EDDA Certification required (minimum of one year experience without certification required for Colorado)
  • Radiology Certification required
  • *School Sealant Program completion
  • Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
  • Proficiency in dental patient management software such as Open Dental or Dentrix
  • Knowledge of prosthodontics for restorations
  • Experience working with Clear Aligners such as Invisalign is a plus
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability
Benefits: 
  • Medical with company paid contribution
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company paid Basic Life
  • Ancillary benefits
    • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Critical Illness
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Accident
  • Competitive 401K – up to 4% match
  • Competitive PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • A fun, friendly, and collaborative culture – focus on a healthy work/life balance
About Springs Dentistry: Choosing the right dentist is an important decision, and at Springs Dentistry, we make it easy for you. Our practice is built on trust, respect, and a commitment to excellence. We utilize the latest dental technology and techniques to provide safe, comfortable, and effective care.
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