Location
Denver, CO | United States
Job description
Our busy dental practice is growing, and we need a caring and competent certified dental assistant to support our team! The ideal applicant will deliver high-quality dental services and patient care that leaves our clients feeling like family. You must be licensed with 2 years of experience in dental assisting and possess fantastic communication skills. If you have the experience, a commitment to positive patient experiences, and are looking to work with a fun and talented group where you can take pride in making someone smile, we encourage you to apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients’ teeth and gums after procedures, answer any questions they may have about dental hygiene, and schedule appointments for patient care follow up
- Assist dentists and dental hygienists during any procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments, providing suction, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team
- Equip and prepare treatment rooms for examination and procedures by laying out necessary sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials
- Ensure dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
- Meet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during appointment
- Maintain sterilization and room preparation
- Take vital signs and update medical history as needed
- Explain scheduled treatment, obtain consent forms, and deliver post-op instructions
- Impressions and model fabrication
- Radiographs and intraoral imaging
- Assist with polishing, fluoride treatments, and sealant application
- Chair-side assisting, including suctioning & 4-handed dentistry
- Charting and note-taking
- Proper maintenance of biohazards, sterilizers, amalgam separators, waterlines, and handpieces
- Ensuring patient comfort throughout the procedure or examination
- Coordinate follow-up appointments, Post-ops, and home care for patients
- Specialty referrals and prescription care
- Provide exceptional patient care and help the team stay on time
- EDDA certification and experience are a plus!
Qualifications:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are preferred
- Up-to-date BLS/CPR certification is required
- Previous dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant (2 years) is necessary
- An Associate’s Degree or a certification from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification or RDA state license by the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB)
- A minimum of three years of experience as a dental assistant
- Sterilization and asepsis
- OSHA/HIPAA knowledge
- Able to take X-rays (digital) including bitewings, vertical bitewings, FMX, and single PA's
- Able to take and pour impressions and trim/prepare for bite guard/whitening tray fabrication
- Coronal polishing, flossing, fluoride application, and hygiene instructions
- Knowledge of general dentistry, including implants, clear aligners, major restorative and endodontics
- EDDA certification is highly valued
About Company:
Since the opening of our very first private practice in 2007, New Day Dentistry has enjoyed the reputation of offering quality dental treatment and compassionate care to our patients at an affordable cost.
New Day Dentistry is owned and operated by Dr. Jamie Suman and Dr. Jeremy Zeigler, who practice in their own locations in Northglenn and Lakewood respectively. We are a small Dental Services Organization whose philosophy of care centers around community, integrity, and transparency.
We employ qualified, friendly, and dedicated professionals to care for our patients and support our dentists. We offer competitive wages and benefits, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave. We foster a safe and professional environment for our teams and recognize the value of each individual.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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