Dental Assistant - EDDA

COLORADO HEALTH NETWORK INC • Denver, CO

3d • $27 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Health Network is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) to support its Denver dental team. The role assists dentists during procedures, performs advanced clinical tasks, and helps ensure efficient clinic workflows and high-quality, patient-centered care. The EDDA works closely with dentists, clinical staff, and intake coordinators; maintains patient records and supplies; follows confidentiality and infection-control requirements; and may travel to satellite clinics in Colorado. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and based in Denver, with occasional in-state travel. Compensation is $27.34 per hour for Level 1 (entry level up to 2 years of direct experience) or $34.18 per hour for Level II (3 or more years of direct experience). Qualifying bilingual employees who pass the bilingual exam during their first week receive a 3.5% premium over the starting salary.

The position provides clinical and administrative support, including preparing patients and instruments, assisting with dental procedures, taking diagnostic X-rays, recording histories and vital signs, triaging dental emergencies, educating patients on oral hygiene, and providing dentist-prescribed postoperative instructions. The assistant may also perform study-cast, impression-tray, removable-appliance, and temporary-crown tasks. The role requires attention to patient confidentiality, accurate dental charting, adherence to infection-control protocols and applicable regulations, and a commitment to teamwork, cultural competency, and compassionate service.

The position works in an office environment and may involve travel to offsite locations. It may require lifting up to 50 pounds, extended telephone use, near-vision work at a computer, hand skills for dental procedures, occasional snow removal and de-icing, and light cleaning. Employees are also expected to represent the organization in the community and may participate in organizational events and activities.

Full-time benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, floating holidays, wellness time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, ongoing learning opportunities, Legal Shield, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Employees may be eligible for the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment State Dental Loan Repayment Program. Employment offers are subject to applicable background, reference, and driving-record checks.

Requirements

• Dental Assistant Certificate from a college or technical school, or three to six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• X-ray certification.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and expanded functions as defined by state regulations.
• Basic office and database computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, and the internet.
• Thorough understanding of dental software or willingness to learn it.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and follow infection-control requirements.
• Strong clinical skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, client-relations, and management skills.
• Ability to manage tasks and time effectively and work collaboratively with teams, managers, clients, consultants, and patients.
• Personal and professional accountability, self-management, initiative, commitment to quality improvement, professional integrity, research ethics, and cultural competency.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care and assist multiple providers.
• Ability to travel to satellite clinics in Colorado.

Nice To Haves

• SoftDent experience is a plus.
• Comfort with or willingness to learn removable prosthetic procedures, including complete denture and removable partial denture steps.
• Bilingual ability in a qualifying language, with a 3.5% premium available after passing the bilingual exam during the first week of hire.
• Eligibility for the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment State Dental Loan Repayment Program.

Responsibilities

• Build positive working relationships with dentists and staff and coordinate activities as a team.
• Provide excellent customer service and positive patient relations.
• Maintain and promptly update accurate patient records and charting in dental software.
• Help maintain and arrange office areas and equipment, including housekeeping.
• Coordinate with intake coordinators and clinical staff to support continuity of care.
• Protect patient and organizational confidentiality.
• Handle multiple clerical and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment and learn new skills.
• Learn and use dental software; be open to cross-training with the front desk team.
• Order and maintain dental supplies and equipment within the monthly office budget.
• Follow infection-control protocols and comply with OSHA and HIPAA requirements.
• Assist with re-care calls as needed and travel to satellite clinics in Colorado when required.
• Prepare patients, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up trays and materials, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Take and update medical and dental histories and vital signs, and record treatment in patient records.
• Prepare for and take dental diagnostic X-rays.
• Triage dental emergencies and present them to the dentist; assist in managing medical and dental emergencies.
• Make preliminary impressions and occlusal registrations; pour, trim, and polish study casts; fabricate custom impression trays, clean and polish removable appliances, and fabricate temporary crown restorations.
• Assist with removable prosthetic procedures, including complete and partial denture steps.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control and provide postoperative instructions as prescribed by the dentist.
• Work with and assist multiple providers as part of a larger team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Represent Colorado Health Network in the community and participate in organizational events or activities.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including paid holidays, floating holidays, and wellness time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing learning opportunities
• Legal Shield
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Potential eligibility for the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment State Dental Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed