Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)

(Berthoud, CO) We are a private general dentistry practice looking to add an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) to our team! This EDDA will have the unique opportunity to help shape our privately-owned practice in our seventh year of business. This is a full time position, 5 days a week.

Mountain Ridge Dentistry is a privately-owned general dentistry practice. We operate a little differently than most practices as we are obsessed with excellent, conservative patient care in a happy, kind, and positive team-oriented environment. We are opposed to upselling, quotas, & unethical aggressive treatment.

Responsibilities:
Prepare and maintain sterilize dental instruments, supplies, and equipment
Patient escort and dismissal
Operatory disinfection and maintenance
Collect and record patient health histories
Instrument transfer and dental material preparation
Treatment field isolation
Dental treatment charting
Recognize and respond to basic dental medical emergencies
Stone model fabrication and trimming
Phone in prescriptions at dentist direction
Record and monitor patient vital signs
Monitor Nitrous Oxide administration
Demonstrate knowledge of and operate within OSHA and HIPAA standards
Post-operative patient instruction
Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum 1-2 years’ experience
EDDA, CPR, and X-Ray Certification
Motivated to create positive and meaningful relationships with team members and patients
Achieve physical demands: standing, sitting, crouching, kneeling, and lift/move up to 15 pounds
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Positive, upbeat, and ambitious personalities will find exceptional success and growth here
Benefits:
Positive, family-focused, team-oriented culture
Health benefits
Competitive pay and rewarding bonus structure
Full dental benefits
Retirement IRA with matching contributions
Complimentary monthly massages
Frequent lunches on the company
Online applications only. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, veteran’s status, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Work Location: In person