Job description

Private pediatric dental office in Westminster, CO seeks a part-time dental assistant to join our team. If you are enthusiastic, outgoing, have great communication skills, and enjoy working with children we would love to have you join us. If you are interested in joining our team, please send in your resume with a cover letter. PPE and uniforms will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Welcome children and parents to the dental office
• Prepare patients 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
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as a dental assistant; minimum 6 months dental experience preferred
• 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
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Ability to take quality X-rays
• Work is on location

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid sick time

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Westminster, CO 80031: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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