Dental Assistant - Growth Path in Multi-Specialty Dentistry

Rodeo Dental; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Life Insurance

Medical

Vision

Disability (Short/Long-term)

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Critical Illness

Identity Protection

Assistance Program

Compensation $20-$24/hr

Job summary

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is seeking a dedicated clinical assistant to support patient care across multiple sites in Colorado. The role emphasizes safety, charting, and preparation while collaborating with dentists and specialists to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position requires CPR/AED and nitrous monitoring credentials, experience with dental software, and a willingness to travel. Competitive hourly pay and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active CPR and AED training.
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training.
• Dental practice management software experience helpful.
• Sealant, Coronal Polishing, or PALS certifications are a huge plus!
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time.
• This position may require the employee to use his/her personal vehicle to travel to different work sites during the course of the work day, which means you would need an active, valid Driver’s License.
• Compensation Range: $20-$24 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Focusing on Patient Safety and Team Safety as priority one.
• Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols, and disposing of sharps and clinical waste in a prompt and safe manner.
• Maintaining digital patient artifacts such as health history, insurance eligibility, treatment plans, pre-authorizations, lab requests, procedures, and appointment details.
• Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health.
• Monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visit.
• Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures.
• Ensuring that exam rooms and operatories are cleaned, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to the required standards at the beginning and end of each patient interaction.
• Charting existing treatment for new patients by updating the patient chart with entries for fillings, crowns, sealants, etc.
• Reviewing the patient chart and health history prior to the doctor arrival and reconfirming the patient's chief concern.
• Taking diagnostic quality X-Rays and attaching them to the patient chart.
• Helping the Rodeo Team clean surfaces, sinks, floors and common areas of exam rooms, operatories, reception, break rooms, restrooms, etc.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Skills

CPR and AED

Nitrous oxide monitoring

OSHA/HIPAA training

Dental software experience

Sealant/Polishing/PALS

Bilingual Spanish

Travel 10-15%

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Open Dental

Dentrix

Job description

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is seeking a dedicated clinical assistant to support patient care across multiple sites in Colorado. The role emphasizes safety, charting, and preparation while collaborating with dentists and specialists to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position requires CPR/AED and nitrous monitoring credentials, experience with dental software, and a willingness to travel. Competitive hourly pay and a supportive team environment are offered.