Dental Assistant - 4 days a week

Dental Nook•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dental Nook at Red Rock Canyon is seeking an experienced, dependable, and motivated Dental Assistant for its privately owned dental practice on the west side of Colorado Springs. The practice provides thorough, high-quality dental care in a welcoming and comfortable environment and values teamwork, initiative, accountability, and engagement. The Dental Assistant provides four-handed chairside support during restorative and other dental procedures, prepares treatment rooms and materials, takes diagnostic radiographs, assists with patient education, maintains clinical documentation, follows infection-control and OSHA protocols, and helps manage inventory. On designated days, the role also supports an accelerated hygiene schedule by preparing patients and operatories, updating medical histories, assisting with radiographs and records as permitted, coordinating patient flow and examinations, and communicating with clinical and front office colleagues. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The practice describes the position as full-time and offers a consistent four-day workweek.

Requirements

Previous dental assisting experience is required.
Strong clinical skills and confidence assisting the doctor.
Ability and willingness to work in restorative and accelerated hygiene settings.
Excellent communication and patient care skills.
Proactive approach and ability to recognize what needs to be done without constant direction.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Dependability, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
Ability to multitask while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Willingness to support coworkers and contribute wherever needed.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient four-handed assistance during restorative and other dental procedures.
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for scheduled procedures.
Anticipate the doctor’s needs to support an organized and efficient workflow.
Take quality diagnostic radiographs.
Assist with patient education, treatment explanations, and post-operative instructions.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment notes.
Follow infection-control, sterilization, and OSHA protocols.
Monitor inventory and help keep operatories stocked.
On designated days, support the accelerated hygiene schedule.
Seat and prepare hygiene patients promptly and review and update their medical histories.
Take necessary radiographs and assist with clinical records as permitted.
Prepare operatories and ensure instruments and supplies are available.
Assist the hygienist with patient flow and coordinate with the doctor and hygienist for timely examinations.
Turn over and prepare hygiene rooms between patients.
Communicate effectively with clinical and front office team members to maintain a smooth schedule.
Support coworkers and contribute wherever needed.