**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant with EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) or EDDA (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant) certification to join our dental team. The Dental Assistant will assist the dentist with patient care and perform a variety of tasks to help ensure excellent patient care and support the smooth running of the dental office.
**Qualifications:**
- EFDA or EDDA certification required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- X-ray certification preferred
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environmenT
Bilingual in english and spanish would be not required but beneficial.
**Responsibilities:**
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental X-rays
- Update patient records and maintain patient confidentiality
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care
- Schedule patient appointments and manage office inventory
- Provide exceptional customer service and address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings plans
- Continuing education opportunities
- Positive and supportive work environment
Lone Peak Dental Group is a Dental Service Organization that supports specialty dental offices in pediatric & orthodontics. Our unique approach of Partner-Doctor model allows the doctors to own a significant portion of their practice, while controlling 100% of the clinical aspect.
Unlike other DSOs, our Partner-Doctors work with the Lone Peak management team and are part of the decision making process for their practice.
The management team is located in Denver, Colorado at the Smile Center. They provide high quality services through our subject matter experts in non-clinical operations. This includes: accounting and finance, legal, human resources, marketing, compliance, IT and recruiting.
Our support team ensures the growth of each of our dental practices through a proactive, honest, and responsive approach. Our partner-doctors and practices can rest assured knowing that the Smile Center is ready to help them run a successful dental office.
