Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Elevate Dental Partners · Colorado Springs, CO · 2 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$24–$27/hrFull-time
Extended Duties Dental Assistant / EDDA
About the role
Palmer Park Dentistry is looking for an experienced Extended Duties Dental Assistant to join our team in Colorado Springs.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operatories for patient treatment
- Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards
- Absorb x-rays and intraoral photos
- Accurately and efficiently treatment plan based on the doctor’s diagnosis
- Provide patient education and post-operative instructions
- Perform lab duties, including pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns
- Stock supplies and maintain equipment
- Accurately document and maintain patient health information
- Place temporary and permanent restorations and shape to proper contour
- Remove sutures and place rubber dams as directed by the dentist
- Place sealants
- Apply fluoride
- Perform coronal polishing
- Take final impressions
- Maintain a close eye on nitrous oxide
- Support the clinical team wherever needed to keep the day running smoothly
Requirements
- EDDA certification or at least 1 year of EDDA experience
- CPR/BLS certification required
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Confidence working in a busy dental environment
- Strong chairside assisting skills
- Able to anticipate needs and stay one step ahead
- Excellent patient communication skills
- Professional, calming, and compassionate bedside manner
- Strong attention to detail with documentation and treatment planning
- Team-first mindset
- Proficiency with dental software such as Open Dental or Dentrix
- Knowledge of prosthodontics and restorative procedures
- Experience with clear aligners such as Invisalign is a plus
Benefits
- $24–$27 per hour, based on experience
- Medical insurance with company-paid contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Voluntary options for supplemental life and AD&D insurance, critical illness coverage, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident coverage
- 401(k) with up to 4% match
- PTO and paid holidays