Extended Duties Dental Assistant - New Day Dentistry PLLC - Wheat Ridge, CO

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Wheat Ridge, CO

Job Description

Description:
Are you an experienced and certified Extended Duties Dental Assistant with a commitment to positive patient experiences? If so we’d love to talk to you! Our new dental practice is growing, and we need someone who can provide high-quality dental services to our patients and assist our dentist and dental hygienist with examinations and dental procedures. Our ideal candidate has 2 or more years of dental practicing experience, a current CDA/ RDA license and EDDA certification, and excellent customer service, organizational, and communication skills.
If this sounds like a position you’ll thrive in, we invite you to apply today!
We offer benefits to all full-time team members after the intro period, including:

Medical insurance
Dental benefits
Voluntary life, vision, and disability insurance
401k with company match after 6 months
Paid time off
Sick Leave Accrual
Holiday pay
Bonus opportunities!

Responsibilities:

Room, equipment & instrument preparation
Seat and prepare patient for care
Explain scheduled treatment, obtain consent forms, and deliver post-op instructions
Evaluate and document vital signs for patients and update medical records
Chair-side assisting, including suctioning; 4-handed dentistry
Nitrous administration and monitoring
Charting and note-taking
Ensure patient comfort throughout the procedure or examination
Coordinate follow-up appointments, post-ops, and homecare for patients
Specialty referrals and prescription care
Provide exceptional patient care and help the team stay on time
Lab case management - packing, scheduling courier pick-up, lab slips and receipt/check-in case
Ensure all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting
and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
Proper maintenance of biohazards, sterilizers, amalgam separators, waterlines, and handpieces
X-ray unit inspections (annually)
Maintain MSDS and Sterilization Reports
Inventory, ordering, stocking and budgeting
Requirements:
Qualifications

OSHA/HIPAA knowledge
Current BLS/CPR certification is required
Able to take X-rays (digital) including pano, bitewings, vertical bitewings, FMX, and single PAs
Able to take and pour impressions and trim/prepare bite guard/whitening tray fabrication
Coronal polishing, flossing, fluoride application, sealants, and hygiene instructions
Fabrication and placement of temporary crowns
Permanent crown seats,
Placement of composite restorations
Denture and Partial Denture impressions, relines & adjustments
Knowledge of general dentistry, including clear aligners and major restorative
Familiar with surgical and endodontic procedures, including implants and molar endo
Experience with dental software, updating patient histories, and computer skills are needed
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and supervisors

Compensation
$26-32 hourly BOE
About New Day Dentistry
Since the opening of our very first private practice in 2007, New Day Dentistry has enjoyed the
reputation of offering quality dental treatment and compassionate care to our patients at an affordable
cost.
New Day Dentistry is owned and operated by Dr. Jamie Suman and Dr. Jeremy Zeigler, who practice in
their own locations in Northglenn and Lakewood respectively. We are a small Dental Services
Organization whose philosophy of care centers around community, integrity, and transparency.
We employ qualified, friendly, and dedicated professionals to care for our patients and support our
dentists. We offer competitive wages and benefits, including health insurance, retirement, and paid
leave. We foster a safe and professional environment for our teams and recognize the value of each
individual.
We look forward to reviewing your application!

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