Dental Assistant

Salud Family Health; Longmont (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Salud Family Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support their dental practice, ensuring a positive patient experience while assisting Dentists and Dental Hygienists. This full-time role includes managing treatment rooms, patient interaction, and maintaining schedules. Join a dedicated team in providing quality healthcare to our community.

Benefits

Medical benefits including free medical services at all Salud facilities

Dental employee discounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous vacation accrual

Retirement savings plans with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Must be radiology certified through state-approved program.
• Previous Dental Assistant experience desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Dentists and Dental Hygienists in patient care.
• Managing treatment rooms and schedules.
• Interacting with patients before, during, and after procedures.

Skills

Ability to operate electronic record

Ability to motivate patients

Bilingual English/Spanish

Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiology certification

Registered Dental Assistant Program certification

Job description

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Company Description

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Company Description

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Job Description

Dental Assistant

Performs those duties that assist the Dental Director, Dentists, and Dental Hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Performs duties in the field of reception, chairside assisting, inventory, and records.

We offer:

• Starting wage $20.50 to $25 per hour
• Monday to Friday – 8 am to 5 pm
  
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical (Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities)
• Dental (Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities)
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Generous vacation accrual
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
• 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Retirement savings plans
• Employees working at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible for the Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud will contribute 5% of your base salary each month
  
  
  

Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve

About our Clinic:

Our dental practice is quite lively. A Dental Assistant treats our patients with the utmost respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being while instilling a fun and vibrant atmosphere bringing smiles to all who enter our doors. A positive attitude, and modern dentistry, can bring joy to our patients.

A Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant with Salud:

Let’s face it: A Dental Assistant does a lot over the course of a workday. For example, you prepare the treatment room; you maintain the schedule and ensure the team is sticking to it; you interact with patients before, during, and after procedures; and you assist the dentist chairside. And these are just some of the many duties on your plate.

Qualifications

Experience:

Previous Dental Assistant Experience Is Desired, But Not Required

Education:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required
  
  
  

Licensure/Certification:

• No licensure or certification is needed to be hired
• Must be radiology certified through a state-approved radiology program, within the timeframe set by Dental Department standards
• Successful completion of Salud Family Health Center Ladder’s program is required
• Successful achievement of the Registered Dental Assistant Program certification is required
  
  
  

Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations:

• American Heart Association; American Safety and Health Institute; or American Red Cross
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• May be required to travel to other clinics based on staffing shortages
• An ability and willingness to learn
• A desire to expand abilities
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to motivate patients
• Must work well with the other patient care team members
• Ability to operate, maintain, and document in the electronic record
• Ability to reliably take diagnostic digital X-rays in a timely fashion
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  
  
  

SAL456

The application window is anticipated to close by 6/30/25

Additional Information

Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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