Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Cortez, CO
We are currently seeking to add a new Dental Assistant to our team. As a dental assistant at our office, you will be able to achieve your career goals while sharing your passionate, patient-focused approach with a leading dental care practice. You are expected to arrive each morning to actively participate in the morning huddle. Prepare patients for procedures, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up rooms for each procedure. This position will be mostly hygiene assistant, but will have some cross over with assisting the dentist as well. Understand dental terminology and properly give thorough explanations of dental procedures to patients. Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. Provide pre and post-operative instructions for each procedure. Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies. Take alginate impressions and being able to pour them into stone and also make temporary crowns, place and adjust composite fillings, placement of matrix bands and rubber dams, taking x-rays. Dentrix software experience is beneficial. As a member of our team, youâll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the solid support of an organization with a reputation for leadership and vision. Experience is preferred, but not required. Pay is depending on experience. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person
