Expanded Duties Dental Assistant - Palmer Park Dentistry - Aurora, CO

We are looking for an EDDA/EFDA to join our team at Palmer Park Dentistry! We’re committed to providing modern, conservative care to all our patients, while making them feel like they’re right at home. Our team makes our patients feel confident in their smiles while creating lasting, meaningful relationships along the way. Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Compensation: $25-28/hour Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8-5 Job responsibilities/duties:

Ensure patients comfort during procedures
Preparing operatories for treatment
Sterilizing instruments
Directly assist dentist during procedures using four handed dentistry technique
Take x-rays and intraoral photos
Accurately and efficiently treatment plan based on doctor’s diagnosis
Scheduling patients
Providing patient education and post-operative instruction
Dental charting and coding
Ensure compliance with infection control protocols
Perform lab duties such as pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns
Administrative tasks such as answering phones, calling labs, and patient follow-up calls
Stock supplies and maintain equipment
Accurately document and maintain Patient Health Information
Collaboration with team-members
Ordering supplies and maintaining budgets
Place temporary and permanent restorations in teeth and shape to proper contour
Removes sutures and places rubber dams as directed by dentist
Place Sealants
Fluoride Application
Coronal Polishing
Take final impressions
Monitor nitrous oxide
Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent
CPR/BLS certification required
Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred
DANB Certification required for Washington State
EFDA License required for Washington State
EDDA Certification required (minimum of one year experience without certification required for Colorado)
Radiology Certification required

School Sealant Program completion

Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
Proficiency in dental patient management software such as Open Dental or Dentrix
Knowledge of prosthodontics for restorations
Experience working with Clear Aligners such as Invisalign is a plus
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Attention to detail
Adaptability
Benefits:

Medical with company paid contribution
Dental
Vision
Company paid Basic Life
Ancillary benefits

Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Critical Illness
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Accident

Competitive 401K – up to 4% match
Competitive PTO
Paid Holidays
A fun, friendly, and collaborative culture – focus on a healthy work/life balance
About Palmer Park Dentistry:
We are committed to providing exceptional dental care to the Colorado Springs community. Offering a comprehensive range of services—including family dentistry, cosmetic procedures, dentures, emergency care, and restorative treatments—our knowledgeable team ensures personalized and compassionate care for patients of all ages.

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