Bilingual Dental Assistant - Patient Care and Growth

Sunrise Community Health; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

EIB

Election Day half-day

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

FSA Medical

FSA Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Job summary

Sunrise Community Health in Loveland, CO is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during exams, prepare patients, take histories, and assist with x-rays and sterilization. The role emphasizes a compassionate, patient-first approach and maintaining clean, stocked treatment rooms.

Responsibilities include charting in the EHR, scheduling follow-ups, taking and recording vital signs, educating patients on oral hygiene, and assisting in emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Dental Assistant Program or AA 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 patient for dental treatment procedures by welcoming, comforting and seating patient.
• Provide instrumentation by sterilizing, disinfecting, and delivering instruments to the treatment area.
• Assist dentist during dental procedures.
• Record treatment information in patient records and chart in EHR.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Dental Assistant Program or AA Degree

Job description

Sunrise Community Health in Loveland, CO is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during exams, prepare patients, take histories, and assist with x-rays and sterilization. The role emphasizes a compassionate, patient-first approach and maintaining clean, stocked treatment rooms.

Responsibilities include charting in the EHR, scheduling follow-ups, taking and recording vital signs, educating patients on oral hygiene, and assisting in emergencies.