Dental Assistant
Job Description
At Simply Kids Dental, we’re all about making every visit a positive experience for our little patients. As a dental assistant in our award-winning team, you'll play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment where children feel cared for and confident. You'll support our dedicated dental team by preparing for examinations, obtaining dental records, and ensuring every child leaves with a smile.
Your excellent communication skills and customer service knack will help build trust with our young patients and their families. Join us to enjoy competitive pay, paid time off, and a team that values collaboration, balance, and the joy of helping kids grow with confidence. If you're ready to make a difference in pediatric dental care, we'd love to welcome you aboard!
Compensation:$20 - $25 hourly
Responsibilities:
- Inform patients about proper oral health care to prevent infections after dental procedures
- Help with administrative duties such as welcoming patients, taking phone calls, making appointments for dental visits, ordering supplies, and handling billing
- Write down treatment information after every visit and ensure patient records include current dental histories
- Walk patients through a good oral health care regime so they can maintain a healthy smile
- Sterilize and lay out dental instruments and get all equipment ready, such as x-ray machines, anesthetics, and impression materials, to prepare treatment rooms for examinations and dental procedures
What You'll Do
Greet our little patients (and their grown-ups) with warmth and make them feel safe from the second they sit in the chair
Assist chairside during exams, cleanings, fillings, and other pediatric procedures, anticipating needs and keeping things moving smoothly
Use "tell-show-do" and other kid-friendly techniques to explain treatment in a way that's fun, not scary
Take digital X-rays and intraoral photos
Set up and break down operatories, sterilize instruments, and follow all infection-control protocols
Keep accurate patient records and chart notes
Manage inventory and help keep our supplies stocked and ready
Coach parents on brushing, diet, and home care so those healthy habits stick
Pitch in wherever the team needs you; we all wear a few hats around here
Qualifications:
- Have the ability to give patients exceptional care and service
- Able to perform basic computer and data entry tasks
- Exemplary interpersonal, communication, and multitasking skills
- Associate’s degree from an accredited dental assistance program required
What We're Looking For
1–2 years of chairside dental assisting experience (pediatric experience is a big plus, but we're happy to help you grow into it)
A genuine love for working with children and families
Patience, energy, and a good sense of humor
Reliability, a team-first attitude, and great communication. Willing and able to show up on time and ready to work when scheduled.
Comfort with digital charting and dental software (Eagle Soft is a bonus)
About Company
Join Colorado Springs’ Most Trusted Pediatric Dental Team!
At Simply Kids Dental, we believe every child deserves a positive, confidence-building dental experience. Our award-winning team, named The Gazette’s Best Workplaces of 2024 and Best Dental Office for Kids, Best of the Springs 2026, is growing!
Why You’ll Love It Here
Earn competitive pay.
Take advantage of paid time off, holidays, and a workplace that values balance and fun.
Be part of a mission-driven, supportive team that’s passionate about helping kids smile and grow with confidence.
Enjoy a supportive culture where collaboration and teamwork are the priority.
