Experienced Dental Assistant (Pedo Office)

Company: Littleton Kids Dental And Orthodontics
Location: Littleton
Posted on: August 23, 2024

Job Description:

YOU MUST HAVE DENTAL ASSISTING EXPERIENCE (PREFERABLY IN A PEDIATRIC DENTAL OFFICE)Well-run Littleton Ortho and Pedo pediatric office is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our established team. Seeking motivated self-starter that is reliable, a warm and friendly team player, and appreciates a respectful, fun, safe, stable, and cohesive work environment.We look forward to meeting you!*Duties for our Dental Assistant (DA) Include:** Welcomes all patients and parents* Schedule appointments* Treatment Plans* Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.* Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.* Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.* Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.* Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.* Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.* Documents dental care services by charting in patient records; electronic charting* Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.* Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.* Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.* Knowledge on how to use Open Dental is a plus* Is able to perform sealants* Able to perform all RDA functionsCompensation commensurate with experience, qualifications, skill, ability, and performance.*Schedule:** 8-9 hour shift (approx 24-27 hours/week)* 3 days per week (every other week rotation of Mon-Wed and Wed-Fri)*Experience:** Dental assisting: 2-3 years minimum (Preferred); 1 year (Required)* Infection control: 1 year (Required)* Chairside assisting: 1 year (Required)* Anatomy knowledge: 1 year (Required)*License/Certification:** Must have a current RDA dental license in CO* CPR (current)Job Type: Part-timePay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hourExpected hours: 24 27 per weekBenefits:* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* On-the-job training* Opportunities for advancement* Paid time off* Uniform allowanceMedical Specialty:* PediatricsSchedule:* Day shift* No weekendsApplication Question(s):* Can you work 3 days (24-27 hours) per week?Education:* High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:* Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:* Accredited Dental Assisting Certification (Required)* X-Ray Certification (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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