Dental Assistant I–II at Community Health Clinic (Onsite)

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition benefit

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Dental Assistant I or II (open rank) for a full-time, benefits-eligible position at Sheridan Health Services in southwest Denver, CO. The role involves patient preparation, radiographs, sterilization, and a mix of clinical and administrative duties within a Federally Qualified Health Center.

Dental Assistant I/II duties vary by rank, with opportunities to train new hires, place temporary crowns, and provide pre/post-op guidance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program; substitution: 1 year of experience may substitute for the program.
• Experience with four-handed dentistry and radiography preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish encouraged for daily clinical communication.
• Onsite role at Sheridan Health Services in Denver, CO.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists/hygienists and prepare clinical areas for a variety of procedures.
• Record vitals, collect payments, and manage scheduling across clinic sites.
• Perform radiographs, instrument sterilization, and maintain inventory.
• Support administrative tasks including EHR data entry and treatment planning.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Dental assisting

Electronic Health Records

Communication skills

Radiography / X-ray

Education

Graduate from accredited dental assistant program

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Electronic Health Records system

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Dental Assistant I or II (open rank) for a full-time, benefits-eligible position at Sheridan Health Services in southwest Denver, CO. The role involves patient preparation, radiographs, sterilization, and a mix of clinical and administrative duties within a Federally Qualified Health Center.

Dental Assistant I/II duties vary by rank, with opportunities to train new hires, place temporary crowns, and provide pre/post-op guidance.