Dental Assistant 1

Mountain Family Health Centers; Colorado; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

403B Retirement Plan with 3% matching

7 Paid Holidays

PTO hours (124 in first year)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mountain Family Health Centers is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in primary care dentistry. The role involves four-handed chair-side assistance, patient preparation, and maintaining sterile conditions in a busy dental clinic.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/BLS certification, and bilingual English/Spanish ability. Prior dental assisting is preferred. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of dental assisting experience is preferred but not required.
• Current CPR and/or BLS certification is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chair-side dental assistance to dentists and hygienists.
• Prepare patients and position them for procedures; maintain sterile technique.
• Perform infection control procedures and manage inventory of instruments and supplies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR/BLS certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join a mission-focused team, where we work every day to improve the health of our community by providing equitable and affordable medical, behavioral, and dental healthcare for all. As part of a dedicated, mission-driven team, you’ll contribute to whole-person, integrated care that supports patients across the region.

Build a meaningful career while enjoying life in a vibrant mountain community at a workplace committed to family-friendly scheduling and true work-life balance. With year-round access to skiing, hiking, biking, and a wide range of outdoor recreation, this is an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking both professional fulfillment and an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy a generous compensation and benefits package, including paid time off, sick leave, and dedicated wellness hours.

Who is Mountain Family Health Centers?

https://www.mountainfamily.org/careers-2/

What we have achieved:

• NCQA PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME
• TIER 1 MEDICAID PROVIDER
• TOP FIVE COLORADO GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR WORKSITE WELLNESS - 2019

General Purpose:

Primarily responsibilities include four-handed chair-side dental assistance in all dentistry assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the health center. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for patient preparation and positioning, clinical area preparation, use of sterile techniques, and performing infection control procedures as well as inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of dental assisting experience is preferred but not required.
• Must possess current valid CPR and/or BLS certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish language required

Salary: $21-$24 per hour, DOQ

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403B retirement plan with 3% matching after 1 year of employment
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 124 PTO hours within the first year
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• FAMLI CO State Leave
• Worksite Wellness Program and much more.