Dental Assistant

Salud Family Health Centers; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant healthcare team dedicated to improving lives through integrated care. As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in patient treatment and support, ensuring a welcoming environment. Your contributions will help maintain an efficient workflow while providing essential dental services. This position offers a chance to grow in a supportive atmosphere where teamwork and patient care are paramount. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free Medical Services

Employee Discounts at Dental Facilities

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous Vacation Accrual

Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Plans

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be radiology certified through a state-approved program.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dental Director and Dentists in patient care and treatment.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain schedules.
• Interact with patients before, during, and after procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiology Certification

BLS Certification

Ability to Follow Instructions

Team Collaboration

Digital X-ray Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients,where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work togetherand coordinateefforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve thequality of our patient'slives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of theirinsurance status or ability to pay.

Job Description

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 – 8am to 5pm
• 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 (includes2Floating 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 isto 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 doesa lotover 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:

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

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The application window is anticipated to close by 5/31/25

Additional Information

Salud Family Healthis 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.