Dental Assistant
Overview
Summary: The Pediatric Dental Assistant supports high-quality dental care delivery for children by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; and performing procedures in full compliance with Colorado dental standards.
About the Company
At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.
What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:
- Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
- Professional and personal growth opportunities, including pediatric-focused continuing education (CE)
- Experienced leadership support in a high-volume pediatric DSO environment
- Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and CE support
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- Assists the doctor in pediatric dental procedures, including child behavior management techniques to ensure a positive patient experience
- Takes x-rays
- Takes IO's
- Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth
- Instructs patients on oral hygiene
- Charts cavities and teeth with doctor
- Sterilizes instruments
- Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene
- Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor
Requirements
Education and/or Experience:
Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
Required Certificates or Licenses:
- Colorado X-Ray certification
- Current BLS certification
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $18 - $22 per hour
