Job Overview
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Bookcliff Family Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our growing crew. Experience is a bonus, but not required! We're happy to train the right person who brings great energy, a caring attitude, and a willingness to learn!

Bookcliff Family Dental is a leading, state-of-the-art practice in the heart of Grand Junction. We provide an incredible team atmosphere with the core values of being efficient and professional, being invested in the practice, having a positive and fun attitude, all while edifying other team members. We believe in quality, commitment, and compassion, which are the foundations for our mission to serve the community. At Bookcliff Family Dental, we’re not only here for our patients, but we’re also here for you and our team.

The perfect fit for our team is some who is:

-Friendly, dependable, and motivated

-A team player who thrives in a supportive, upbeat environment

-Ready to jump in, grow, and have fun doing it!

Our mission statement is: We practice the principle that productivity is the result of how you treat people. We deliver high quality dental care to patients in a comfortable, friendly, fun environment and treat each and every patient like family.

Responsibilities

Gathering patient information and health background
Providing patient care and support
Taking X-rays of patient’s teeth and processing results
Prepare the treatment rooms, patient records, equipment and necessary instruments for dental procedures in accordance with universal safety precautions and other safety standards.
Provide chairside assistance to the Dentist including but not limited to basic and complex restorative, surgical, endodontic, pediatric, emergency and preventive dental treatment procedures
Educating patients on good oral hygiene habits
Setting up rooms correctly for crowns, dental impressions, fillings, implants and other procedures
Explain consents in detail, answer patient questions and obtain patient signatures.
Performing coronal polishing, sealant application, fluoride application, and topical anesthetic application
Maintain a clean work environment and dental equipment to meet OSHA and Center for Disease Control sterilization and infection control regulatory standards
Maintain dental equipment in proper working order
Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques
Responsible for stocking treatment areas
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Conduct work in compliance with Federal, State, and other regulations, (i.e. OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, etc.) and clinic policies and practices
Directing patients and maintaining schedule consistent with business goals
Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Accurate and precise attention to detail
Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures
Compassionate and caring of patients
Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
Ability to be well-organized and reliable
Ability to maintain professional and technical knowledge
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to work in an intense, concentrated environment
Calm and cool-headed with a positive attitude
Complies with all regulations, protocols, and procedures
Current certification in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
X-Ray Certification: Meet all local and state requirements to operate radiography equipment

Core Values

Efficient and Professional
Invested in the Practice
Positive Attitude
Fun
Edifies Team Members

Please submit a resume and cover letter including something about yourself and your favorite sports team. If you do not read the full job description and do not submit a cover letter, you will not be considered for this position.

Website: www.https://bookcliffdental.com/

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $17- $25/ hr

Benefits:

401 (k)
401 (k) matching
Dental Insurance
Employee Discount
Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift

Work Setting:

In-person
Private practice

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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