Dental Assistant (DA)

Peak Vista Community Health Centers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit health care organization in Colorado is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental professionals in a variety of clinical procedures. The role includes assisting with patient treatments, managing dental records, and performing reception tasks. Candidates should have certifications and prior experience in dental assisting, with bilingual skills preferred. This position offers competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD

403(b) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Perks Rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Dental certification or 3 years as chair-side Dental Assistant preferred.
• Current CPR and X-ray certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Dental Director, Dentists, and Hygienists in patient care.
• Perform chair-side assisting, inventory, and dental records duties.
• Conduct reception duties as needed.

Skills

Chair-side assisting

Bilingual

Education

High School graduate or GED

Dental assistant school

EDDA certificate

Current CPR certification

X-ray certification

Job description

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health through our 21 outpatient health centers. We deliver care with our strong "Hospitality" culture. Our organization has over 800 employees and serves more than 74,300 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Our service area covers 14 counties, from the front range to the Kansas border, with locations throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain, Flagler, Divide, Limon, and Strasburg. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Compensation (Pay): $21.43 to $31.07/per hour based on experience.

A $1000 sign on bonus will be paid in the following manner: $300 payout upon 30 days of employment, $300 payout upon 90 days of employment, and $400 payout upon one year of employment*.
*Current employees are not eligible for the sign on bonus.

Loyalty Bonus - $1200 upon 1 year of service and then a $300 payout for every additional 3 months worked. This applies to only FT employees. The amount will be prorated for PT employees.

Summary of Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD
• 403(b) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Perks Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program

https://www.peakvista.org/resources/benefits-summary

Job Summary: Performs those duties to assist the Clinical Dental Director (CDD), Dental Operations Director (DOD), Dentists, and Hygienists in the care and treatment of patients including but not limited to assisting with amalgam and resin restorations, endodontics, prosthodontics and oral surgery. Performs reception, chair-side assisting, inventory and dental records duties.

Qualifications:
• High School graduate or GED required.
• Graduate from dental assistant school preferred. Dental certification required or a minimum of 3 yrs of experience as a chair-side Dental Assistant.
• EDDA certificate desired but not required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• X-ray certification required.
• Previous dental assistant experience desired, but not required.
• Bi-lingual preferred .

*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes but is not limited to, a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**PVCHC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.com