Full-Time Dental Assistant - Radiography & Chairside

Truman Medical Centers; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman Medical Centers is seeking a Dental Assistant I for the Lakewood Dental Clinic in Lakewood, CO. The role supports dentists and hygienists, prepares patients and rooms, and takes digital radiographs in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining infection control, sterilization, and accurate charting while delivering safe, welcoming patient care; BLS is required, and a training program or on‑the‑job experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Current Basic Life Support certification or ability to maintain certification as a condition of employment.
• One year of chairside dental assisting experience (preferred).
• Graduation from a Dental Assistant training program or at least two years of on-the-job dental assisting experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment for dental procedures.
• Assist dentists and dental hygienists during patient care, including passing instruments and preparing restorative materials.
• Welcome, prepare, and position patients for treatment, including obtaining vital signs when needed.
• Take digital dental radiographs in accordance with departmental policies and complete annual radiology competencies.
• Clean treatment rooms, maintain infection prevention standards, and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Assist with dental impressions and digital scans under the supervision of a dentist.
• Maintain dental supplies, equipment, and workstation inventory.
• Accurately document charges and utilize electronic systems to support daily operations.
• Promote quality patient care, safety, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma

Dental Assistant training program

Job description

Truman Medical Centers is seeking a Dental Assistant I for the Lakewood Dental Clinic in Lakewood, CO. The role supports dentists and hygienists, prepares patients and rooms, and takes digital radiographs in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining infection control, sterilization, and accurate charting while delivering safe, welcoming patient care; BLS is required, and a training program or on‑the‑job experience is preferred.