Springs Dentist, a holistic dental practice in Colorado Springs, CO is looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) to join our dedicated dental team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where your clinical expertise and passion for patient care truly shine. If you thrive in a fast-paced dental environment and love mentoring others, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Perform expanded duty dental assisting functions in compliance with Colorado state regulations
Lead and mentor dental assisting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure clinical excellence
Assist the dentist chairside during a variety of procedures including restorative, preventive, and surgical treatments
Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays) and perform intraoral photography
Place and finish restorations, take impressions, and perform other EDDA-approved procedures
Maintain sterilization protocols and ensure a clean, safe, and OSHA-compliant clinical environment
Coordinate patient flow and assist with scheduling to maximize office efficiency
Requirements:
Active Colorado EDDA certification required
Minimum 4+ years of dental assisting experience, with leadership or lead experience preferred
Current Radiation Safety certification and CPR/BLS certification
Proficiency with dental software and digital radiography systems
Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and infection control protocols
Excellent communication skills and a patient-centered, compassionate demeanor
Ability to lead by example, multitask, and remain calm in a busy clinical setting
About Us:
At Springs Dentist we believe in and practice holistic dental care that positively influences both the length of life and the quality of life for our patients. Our highest responsibility to the patient is to communicate the best possible treatment, along with all viable options, and let them make their own individual choice.
Why work here:
Making a difference in people’s lives – not just fixing dental problems
Opportunity for additional income through incentivized and commission-based income
Team building and team events to build caring relationships
Flexible work schedule to meet your specific needs
Leadership and business skills development so the whole team benefits from each other’s learning
Caring and supportive co-workers
Challenging and innovative holistic dentistry
Safe and environmentally sound workspace
State-of-the-art and ergonomically designed dental equipment
Just off 1-25 and Briargate Parkway close to premiere shopping and dining
Numbers & Facts
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Clinical Supportunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Dentistryunmatched
Employee Orientationunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
OSHAunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Photographyunmatched
Preventive Medicineunmatched
Quality of Lifeunmatched
Radiation Safetyunmatched
Radiographyunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Sterilizationunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
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