<span>Dental Assistant</span>

WellSpace Health Sunrise Community Health Center • Loveland, CO

387d • $37,024 - $47,986

About The Position

The Dental Assistant at Sunrise Community Health plays a crucial role in supporting dentists during patient examinations and treatments. This position involves preparing patients for procedures, taking x-rays, and managing dental equipment, all while ensuring a compassionate and customer-first approach to patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Dental Assistant Program or Associates (A.A.) Degree from a Community College or technical school.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental treatment procedures by welcoming, comforting, and seating them.
• Sterilize, disinfect, and deliver instruments to the treatment area.
• Set up instrument trays and position instruments for the Dentist's access.
• Select, mix, and place materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Assist the dentist during dental procedures.
• Provide proper triage for patients.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Assist the Dentist in managing medical and dental emergencies.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Provide postoperative instructions as prescribed by the Dentist.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Document dental care services by charting pertinent information in EHR.
• Assist patients in scheduling appointments, follow-up care, referrals, and medication refills.
• Clean and stock exam rooms to maintain par levels.
• Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock and placing orders for supplies.
• Expose and develop dental x-rays to provide diagnostic information.
• Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
• Assist the team to maintain proper clinic flow.
• Participate in collaborative measures and follow policy for standing orders.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and Leave Times: Up to 8-weeks of Paid Time Off (including Vacation, Personal, 12 observed Holidays, and Sick Leave).
• Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability (LTD), FSA Medical Flexible Spending Account, FSA Dependent Care Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive 401K Plan, Loan Forgiveness Programs, Referral Bonus.
• Professional Development: Tuition and Training Reimbursement, Agency Wide Training, Master Class Subscription.
• Employee Recognition Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED