Dental Assistant (Bilingual, Spanish)

Hero Practice Services•Aurora, CO

1d•$17 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Aurora, Colorado, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients. The role includes collecting and documenting patient records, taking dental radiographs as requested, maintaining accurate chart notes, building friendly relationships with patients and parents, and educating them about oral health. The Dental Assistant also sterilizes instruments and workstations, helps keep the practice clean and presentable, and performs other duties that support the organization’s mission of serving underserved children.

Requirements

Radiology education and training that meets state requirements.
Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly, outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents.
Ability to multitask and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner.
Current BLS CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW).
Previous experience working in a dental office.

Responsibilities

Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records.
Obtain dental radiographs, including periapicals, bitewings, and panoramic images, as requested by the dentist.
Write accurate and consistent notes and ensure chart notes match the services completed.
Build friendly relationships with patients and parents and educate them about good oral health.
Organize and sterilize dental instruments and workstations in accordance with OSHA standards.
Keep the practice clean and presentable, including cleaning restrooms and the patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
Perform other duties that support the business and its mission of providing high-quality, compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children.