Dental Assistant

Dental Care Alliance; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

401(k) plan

Support for continuing education

Job summary

Dental Care Alliance is searching for a Traveling Dental Assistant to provide high-level patient care at our Wheat Ridge and Lakewood, CO offices. This role requires experience in dental assisting, understanding of infection control protocols, and the ability to travel between locations.

The successful applicant will enjoy a full-time schedule, benefits like health, dental, and vision insurance, and opportunities for continuing education. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, we want you on our team!

Qualifications

• Prior dental assisting experience required.
• X-Ray and Nitrous Oxide certifications are needed.
• Annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist during procedures.
• Comfort and educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Develop X-rays and maintain study models.
• Ensure infection control and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical Support

Patient Care

Radiography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year on-the-job experience

X-Ray certification

Job description

Overview

RedRocks Endodontics is looking for a Traveling Dental Assistant to support our Wheat Ridge and Lakewood, CO offices. This position will assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while working in a collaborative, team-based environment. Candidates should be comfortable traveling between both practice locations as needed.

Position Overview: As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

What we offer:

• Full-time Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Life insurance and disability benefits


• 401(k) plan


• Support for continuing education and professional development


• Modern office with advanced dental technology

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.


• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.


• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.


• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.


• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed)


• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• One year on-the-job-experience (with supporting documentation)


• X-Ray certification


• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended


• High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law.

Legal Disclaimer: We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.