Dental Assistant

Choice-Healthcare-Services; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing

Growth opportunities

Leadership support

Team events

Benefits package

Job summary

CHOICE Healthcare Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials. The role involves passing instruments, sterilizing equipment, taking radiographs, and educating patients on oral hygiene in compliance with Colorado standards. This is a part-time Friday–Saturday position.

Join a team focused on pediatric dental care with opportunities for growth, wellbeing, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college or 3–6 months related experience and/or training.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures.
• Takes x-rays.
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene.
• Sterilizes instruments.
• Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene.

Skills

Wellbeing

Growth opportunities

Teamwork

Education

Dental college certification

3–6 months experience

Tools

Colorado X-Ray certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Dental Assistant

Summary:The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Colorado dental standards. This is a part time position to work Fridays and Saturdays.

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:

• Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance


• Professional and personal growth


• Experienced leadership support


• Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations


• Comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists the doctor in procedures


• Takes x-rays


• Instructs patients on oral hygiene


• Sterilizes instruments


• Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred


• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred

Required Certificates or Licenses:

• Colorado X-Ray certification


• Current BLS certification