Dental Assistant: Caring for Kids with Bonus Opportunities

Hero Practice Services; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

PTO

Career growth

Benefits & 401K

Job summary

Academy Kids Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Aurora, CO is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to underserved children.

You will collect patient records, obtain dental radiographs, document chart notes, educate families on oral health, and help maintain a clean, organized, OSHA-compliant practice environment while contributing to a supportive team focused on growth and service.

Qualifications

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents.
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus.
• Previous experience working in a dental office preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records.
• Obtain quality dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist.
• Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed.
• Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as well as educating them on good oral health.
• Organize and sterilizing dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards.
• Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Active listening

Friendly demeanor

Education

Radiology education and state requirements

BLS CPR certification

Tools

eClinical Works (eCW)

Job description

Academy Kids Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Aurora, CO is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to underserved children.

You will collect patient records, obtain dental radiographs, document chart notes, educate families on oral health, and help maintain a clean, organized, OSHA-compliant practice environment while contributing to a supportive team focused on growth and service.