Dental Assistant - EDDA

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Quick overview

The Dental Assistant supports dentists during examinations and treatments by preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, and recording medical histories. They are also responsible for taking x-rays, educating patients on oral hygiene, and managing clinic inventory.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be a graduate of a Dental Assistant program or hold an Associate degree. Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required, along with 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent training.

high schoolassociate degreeprofessional certificateInventory ManagementPatient PreparationSterilizationTriageVital Signs MonitoringOral Hygiene EducationPatient SchedulingEHR DocumentationBilingual English/SpanishDental X-raysMedical History RecordingTemporary Restorations

Job description

Application Deadline

Accepted on an ongoing basis.

Sunrise Community Health Summary

Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patient’s journey to wellness and are committed to our community’s health and well-being.

Dental Assistant - EDDA

The Dental Assistant - EDDA assists the Dentist during examination and treatment of patients and is responsible for preparing patients for procedures, recording medical histories, taking x-rays, and preparing dental equipment.

Position Summary

With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, Dental Assistant - EDDA will:

Prepare patient for dental treatment procedures by welcoming, comforting and seating patient.
Provide instrumentation by sterilizing, disinfecting, and delivering instruments to the treatment area. Set up instrument tray and position instruments for Dentist’s access.
Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth.
Assist dentist during dental procedures.
Provide proper triage for patients. Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
Assist Dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Educate patients in oral hygiene and plaque control.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist.
Record treatment information in patient records. Document dental care services by charting pertinent information in EHR.
Assist patients in scheduling appointments, follow-up care, referrals, and medication refills.
Clean and stock exam rooms to maintain par levels.
Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Provide diagnostic information by exposing and developing dental x-rays.
Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Long-Term Disability
AD&D Insurance
401K Plan
Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Life Insurance
Referral Bonus
Dependent Care Spending Account
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Loan Forgiveness Programs
Training Reimbursement
Master Class Subscription

Dental Assistant - EDDA