Dental Assistant — Correctional Care (Delta, CO)

Health Advocates Network, Inc.; Delta (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Dedicated recruiter support

CEUs & discounts

Travel stipends

Job summary

HAN Staff in Delta, Colorado is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a dedicated correctional healthcare team. This role offers local pay of $34.58/hour on a W2 arrangement and a chance to deliver high-quality patient care in a safe, professional setting.

You will assist dentists, prepare rooms and instruments, take X-rays, maintain infection control, manage patient records, and support scheduling. Requirements include Colorado licensure, 1 year of recent DA experience, PSV verification, and

Qualifications

• Current, valid CO dental assistant license in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Dental Assistant experience within the last 3 years.
• Copy of current PSV from the licensing board or verification agency, if required.
• Copy of current certifications (e.g., BLS, N95 fit test, immunizations, TB test).

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms, dental instruments, equipment, and materials before procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments; maintain infection control standards.
• Take and process dental X-rays as permitted by state regulations.
• Prepare patients for treatment and explain procedures for comfort and understanding.
• Provide chairside assistance, instrument transfer, suctioning, and preparation of materials.
• Record patient medical and dental histories and clinical notes accurately.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Monitor dental supplies, equipment, and inventory.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and facility policies and procedures.
• Assist with scheduling and patient records.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Education

Colorado license

PSV verification

BLS certification

N95 fit test

Job description

HAN Staff in Delta, Colorado is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a dedicated correctional healthcare team. This role offers local pay of $34.58/hour on a W2 arrangement and a chance to deliver high-quality patient care in a safe, professional setting.

You will assist dentists, prepare rooms and instruments, take X-rays, maintain infection control, manage patient records, and support scheduling. Requirements include Colorado licensure, 1 year of recent DA experience, PSV verification, and