Bilingual Dental Assistant

CLINICA family health•Lafayette, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have experience in a fast-paced environment where you are on a tight schedule? Are you passionate about educating patients about oral health and giving back to your community through your dental skills? Is working at the top of your skill level exciting for you? Have you been in an environment where you’ve had to ask questions and be the one giving answers? Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

Requirements

1 year of dental experience.
X-ray certification per state requirements (we can help you get it if you have 1-year chairside experience).
Training on tooth anatomy, tooth numbers, procedures, and potential procedure complications.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

Extended Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Build relationship with the dentist to anticipate their needs and save time.
Be one step ahead of the dentist to pass them instruments for the procedure, having checked in beforehand to see if they need additional instruments.
Work with a team of 2-3 other assistants to help each other with tasks that keep on schedule, such as help clean the rooms, sterilize instruments, load the x-ray, do notes, and set up for the next patient.
Help the patient learn about oral health care by showing them how to brush and floss, help them understand why it’s important to follow up with cleanings and post-op care.
Serve your community – you are here for the patients, and they are very grateful.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA/HSA
Life and Disability
Accident/Hospital Plans
Retirement with Employer Contributions
Vacation, sick, and extended illness time off options
Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement
Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success