Dental Assistant

Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!

• Generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth within your practice and the region
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K & more

Academy Kids Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Colorado Springs, CO, is currently seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high quality and compassionate care to all patients.

Pay range: $16.50-$25.00/hr (AND BONUS OPPORTUNITY)

Job Responsibilities

• Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records
• Obtain quality dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist
• Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed
• Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as well as educating them on good oral health
• Organize and sterilizing dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards
• Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children

Job Qualifications

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents

• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner

• Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus

• Previous experience working in a dental office preferred

• Current BLS CPR certification

In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.

Pay Range

$16.50-$25/hr (plus bonus)