Job: Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Type: Part time, Hourly

Wage: $16-$21/hr. 

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

- Assist the dentist during dental procedures

- Prepare treatment rooms for patients

- Take and develop dental x-rays

- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment

- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care

- Maintain accurate patient records

- Schedule and confirm appointments

- Manage inventory and order supplies

Experience:

- Knowledge of medical terminology and dental procedures

- Proficiency in Dentrix or similar dental software

- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and infection control protocols

- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus

- Ability to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care

- Familiarity with Open Dental or other electronic health record systems is a plus

As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing quality dental care to our patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting the dentist during procedures, preparing treatment rooms, taking x-rays, sterilizing instruments, educating patients on oral hygiene, and maintaining accurate records. We are looking for someone with experience in dental procedures, proficiency in Open Dental or similar software, knowledge of HIPAA regulations and infection control protocols, and the ability to work well with pediatric patients. CAD experience for designing dental restorations and strong anatomy knowledge are also desirable skills. If you are detail-oriented, compassionate, and have excellent communication skills, we would love to have you join our team.

If you meet the qualifications listed above and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you!

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 2% match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid jury duty
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.