Expanded Duty Dental Assistant ($2000 Sign On Bonus!)
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics•Lakewood, CO
•$24 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is a rapidly expanding, multi-specialty dental group seeking an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA). The company boasts over 100 award-winning doctors and offers a comprehensive range of dental services, including general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric dental care across numerous locations in the United States. This role offers a sign-on bonus of $2000 and opportunities for career growth within the organization.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of dental assisting (EDDA) experience.
- Experience in multi-surface filling and dentures.
- Active CPR and AED training.
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training.
Nice To Haves
- Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide.
- Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience.
- Sealant, Coronal Polishing, or PALS Certifications.
- Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Assist the doctor in restorative procedures, including composite fillings, crown and bridge, dentures, taking impressions, taking FMX, charting, sterilization, placing rubber dam, pouring up models, root canals, and extractions.
- Prioritize patient safety and team safety.
- Adhere to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols, and dispose of sharps and clinical waste promptly and safely.
- Maintain digital patient records, including health history, insurance eligibility, treatment plans, pre-authorizations, lab requests, procedures, and appointment details.
- Educate patients and parents on the importance of good oral health.
- Monitor the patient's physical and emotional well-being throughout their visit.
- Prepare tray set-ups according to the doctor's preferences and planned procedures.
- Ensure exam rooms and operatories are cleaned, disinfected, organized, and stocked to required standards at the beginning and end of each patient interaction.
- Chart existing treatment for new patients by updating patient charts with entries for fillings, crowns, sealants, etc.
- Review patient charts and health histories before the doctor's arrival and reconfirm the patient's chief concern.
- Take diagnostic quality X-rays and attach them to the patient chart.
- Assist the Rodeo Team in cleaning surfaces, sinks, floors, and common areas of exam rooms, operatories, reception, break rooms, and restrooms.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Growth and advancement opportunities in specialty dentistry and leadership roles.
- PTO
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Health Saving Account
- Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
- 401(k)
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Identity Protection
- Team Member Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
