Surgeon - Pediatric jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Are you a Dental Assistant who loves working with kids? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced office and building relationships? Discovery Kids Pediatric Dentistry, located in Colorado Springs, is seeking a full-time Pediatric Dental Assistant. We are looking for a dental assistant with a caring and can-do attitude willing to go above and beyond with their interactions with patients, patients' families, and staff members. This is a full-time position working Monday through Thursday, with some Fridays.

All kids deserve a healthy, beautiful smile they love showing off! At Discovery Kids Pediatric Dentistry of Colorado Springs, we specialize in providing children with the best care, and our goal is to ensure they have an excellent foundation for a lifetime of dental health. We are a pediatric dental practice working with children from infancy through college, providing a caring, welcoming, and fun environment where they will enjoy every visit! Join our team today~ Our Dental Assistants are a crucial resource on our team. YOU are the individuals who help us deliver our number one core value of putting our patients and our doctor's experience first.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Utilize electronic dental records and digital radiography.
• Prepares treatment rooms by stocking, breaking down, setting up, and sterilizing.
• Prepares treatment plans.
• Checking patients in
• Screening patient forms, including health history
• Assists in dental emergencies that occur in the clinic by preparing the treatment room and ensuring the accessibility of instruments, equipment, and materials during procedures. Anticipates instruments needed by dentists throughout the procedure and ensures timely access to instruments.
• Actively participates in morning huddles and team meetings
• Monitors dental supply inventory and communicates needs to supply and equipment manager

We offer a robust benefits package to our full-time employees working more than 31 hours per week. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holiday Pay, STD, LTD, paid training, continuing education, life insurance, EAP, and daily bonus opportunities.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and take feedback.
• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant certification program
• 1 or more years as a Dental Assistant
• Pediatrics experience preferred.
• Dentrix experience is a plus.
• CPR and basic life support (BLS) Certification
• X-Ray certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80918: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person