Dental Assistant

Salud Family HealthLongmont, CO, US

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Dental Assistant

Performs those duties that assist the Dental Director, Dentists, and Dental Hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Performs duties in the field of reception, chairside assisting, inventory, and records.

We offer :

Starting wage $20.50 to $25 per hour
Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes :

Medical (Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities)

Dental (Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities)

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Basic Life and AD&D

Supplemental Life and AD&D

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance and Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation accrual

10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)

8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year

Retirement savings plans

Employees working at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible for the Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud will contribute 5% of your base salary each month

Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve.

About our Clinic :

Our dental practice is quite lively. A Dental Assistant treats our patients with the utmost respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being while instilling a fun and vibrant atmosphere bringing smiles to all who enter our doors. A positive attitude, and modern dentistry, can bring joy to our patients.

A Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant with Salud :

Let's face it : A Dental Assistant does a lot over the course of a workday. For example, you prepare the treatment room; you maintain the schedule and ensure the team is sticking to it; you interact with patients before, during, and after procedures; and you assist the dentist chairside. And these are just some of the many duties on your plate.

Qualifications :

Experience : Previous dental assistant experience is desired, but not required

Education : Graduation from high school or equivalent is required

Licensure / Certification : No licensure or certification is needed to be hired. Must be radiology certified through a state-approved radiology program, within the timeframe set by Dental Department standards. Successful completion of Salud Family Health Center Ladder's program is required. Successful achievement of the Registered Dental Assistant Program certification is required

Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations : American Heart Association; American Safety and Health Institute; or American Red Cross

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

May be required to travel to other clinics based on staffing shortages

An ability and willingness to learn

A desire to expand abilities

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to motivate patients

Must work well with the other patient care team members

Ability to operate, maintain, and document in the electronic record

Ability to reliably take diagnostic digital X-rays in a timely fashion

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff. Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must

Bilingual English / Spanish preferred

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The application window is anticipated to close by 8 / 31 / 25

Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Dental Assistant • Longmont, CO, US