Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Pueblo West, CO
Dental chairside assisting experience is a must. We are looking for a competent, energetic and responsible dental assistant who will make our dental team complete! If you can place amazing fillings and are an EDDA or EFDA, the pay could be higher dependent on experience. Youâll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentistâs shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Responsibilities Welcome customers in the dental office Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Sterilize instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Skills Proven experience as dental assistant Pack Cord Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus Good computer skills Understand or have had experience with CEREC Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Paid time off Ability to Commute: Pueblo West, CO 81007 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Pueblo West, CO 81007: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
