Dental Assistant – Correctional Care (Local Pay)

Health Advocates Network, Inc.; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

CEUs and discounts

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Health Advocates Network, Inc. seeks a compassionate Dental Assistant in Sterling, Colorado. You will support dentists, prep rooms, handle X-rays, and maintain infection control to deliver high-quality patient care.

Join a team focused on safety, efficiency, and patient comfort. Local pay is $34.58 per hour (W2). Opportunities include CEUs, benefits, and referral bonuses for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Colorado license/certification in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year of Dental Assistant experience within the last 3 years.
• PSV from the licensing board or verification agency if required.
• Copy of BLS, N95 fit test, immunization records and TB test as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Take and process dental X-rays as permitted by state regulations.
• Record patient medical and dental histories and notes.
• Provide chairside assistance and patient education.
• Support scheduling, records, and administrative duties.
• Maintain inventory of dental supplies and ensure safety policies.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Infection control

X-ray imaging

Education

CO license/certification

BLS certification

N95 fit tested

TB test

Job description

Health Advocates Network, Inc. seeks a compassionate Dental Assistant in Sterling, Colorado. You will support dentists, prep rooms, handle X-rays, and maintain infection control to deliver high-quality patient care.

Join a team focused on safety, efficiency, and patient comfort. Local pay is $34.58 per hour (W2). Opportunities include CEUs, benefits, and referral bonuses for eligible candidates.