Job Description
Join Denver's premier dental practice where excellence meets innovation. Mountain Peak Dental Group is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to elevate our patient experience in our state-of-the-art facility. Enjoy premium compensation, comprehensive benefits including 100% premium-covered health insurance, and a supportive environment with continuing education stipends. Our team values work-life balance with flexible scheduling and quarterly team retreats.
Responsibilities
- Chairside assistance during complex dental procedures including implants and orthodontics
- Manage digital radiography and intraoral imaging systems
- Lead sterilization protocols and infection control compliance
- Train new dental assistants on practice workflows
- Coordinate patient flow and optimize appointment schedules
- Assist in practice management software (Dentrix/Eaglesoft)
- Implement patient education initiatives
Qualifications
- 3+ years of dental assisting experience in a high-volume practice
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or DANB required
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Proficiency in digital radiography and CAD/CAM systems
- Exceptional patient communication skills
- Experience with implant and orthodontic procedures
- Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
- Valid Colorado dental radiography permit