Dental Assistant (Bilingual, Spanish)

Hero Practice Services•Aurora, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Aurora, Colorado, is seeking a bilingual Spanish-speaking Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high-quality, compassionate care. The practice serves children in underserved communities. The role includes assisting with patient records and radiographs, maintaining accurate chart notes, helping patients and parents understand oral health, and keeping instruments, workstations, and the practice clean and organized. Additional duties may support the business and the mission of providing care to 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.
Bilingual Spanish.

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 services completed.
Build friendly relationships with patients and parents and educate them on 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 the mission of providing high-quality, compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children.