Clinic Dental Assistant

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  • Wheat Ridge, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • $22 Per Hour
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Skills

  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Dentistryunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Infection Controlunmatched
  • Licensingunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Polishingunmatched
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Description


Dental Assistant –Wheat Ridge, CO.

Local Pay: $22.00/hour                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            




Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care. 





Why You'll Love Working With Us 

  • Quick & Easy Application - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app. 

  • Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible healthcare professionals you refer.($400 referrer / $100 referee).

  • Personalized Support -  Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success. 

  • Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Shift Details:

  • TBD during the interview

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Ensures a welcoming and well-prepared treatment room for patients by meticulously following prescribed procedures and protocols.

  • Prepares patients for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

  • Serves as a key communicator within the practice, providing valuable information and support to both patients and colleagues through responsive interactions. 

  • Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments. 

  • Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.

  • Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

  • Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.

  • Helps dentists manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory. 

  • Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

  • Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

  • Demonstrates dedication to upholding a safe and hygienic work environment by strictly adhering to established procedures, rules, and regulations.

  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.

  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

  • Other duties as assigned.




Minimum Qualifications 

  • Current, valid, and unrestricted CO license/certification in good standing, as required for the position.

  • Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program. OR -Six months of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant.

  • Minimum of 6 months experience.

  • CPR card. 

  • Certified Dental Assistant, DANB.

  • Six (6) hour x-ray training certification

  • Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.

  • Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents.

Benefits 

  • Competitive Pay

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance (eligibility begins after 60 days)

  • 401(k) Retireme

Numbers & Facts

LocationWheat Ridge, CO

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