Dental Assistant

Aura Health; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a dental assistant to support the dental team, preparing patients and assisting dentists and hygienists to create a comfortable, patient-focused experience.

You will help with procedures, manage patient data, and uphold infection control standards while supporting the clinical team’s daily workflow. This role emphasizes precise documentation and patient education.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail.
• Strong patient communication.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Comfort assisting with dental procedures and X-rays.
• Ability to accurately record patient data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental procedures and assist during treatment.
• Maintain strict infection control standards.
• Take and assist with dental X-rays.
• Document and manage patient information accurately.
• Provide oral health education and postoperative guidance.
• Maintain dental equipment and ensure required supplies are available.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Infection control

Dental assisting

X-ray assistance

Data recording

Job description

supports the dental team by preparing patients for procedures, assisting dentists and hygienists, and ensuring a comfortable, patient-focused experience.

Key Duties Include

• Prepare patients for dental procedures and assist during treatment
• Maintain strict infection control standards
• Take and assist with dental X-rays
• Document and manage patient information accurately
• Provide oral health education and postoperative guidance
• Maintain dental equipment and ensure required supplies are available

Qualifications & skills:

attention to detail, strong patient communication, knowledge of infection control practices, comfort assisting with dental procedures and X-rays, and ability to accurately record patient data.