Dental Assistant

Position Summary:    

The Dental Assistant is responsible for delivering professional dental care services while upholding the ASQ (Access, Stewardship, and Quality) pillars. They assist the dentists and hygienists with procedures, room set-up, and x-rays and ensure an organized and infection-free environment. The Dental Assistant performs specific duties as assigned by the Lead Dental Assistant, Dental Clinic Manager, and Dental Provider. The primary work location for this position will be at the Pediatric Dental Office.

The Dental Assistant 1 will be trained in theory and practical application with practicing dentists, hygienists, and assistants. Lectures on the fundamentals of general dentistry and the basic skills, knowledge, and technical proficiency necessary to assist the dentist in the various operative procedures performed in a dental clinic. Also, we offer a $2000 sign-on bonus based on eligibility. 

Why Join Us?

• Live, work, and play in 'Colorado's Playground'! Summit County offers four world-class ski resorts, with Vail Resort just 45 minutes away. With rivers, lakes, hiking, and mountain biking trails, it's a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Year-round activities include skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, rafting, fishing, and boating. Music, art, cultural, and social events are plentiful. The communities include Frisco, Breckenridge, Dillon, and Silverthorne, with ski resorts like Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin. This is your dream job location!
• Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a nationally recognized Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services in a collaborative team-based model of care.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule supporting professional growth and outdoor adventure.
• Competitive compensation: Attractive salary, benefits, and bonus potential.
• Sign-on Bonus: This bonus is available for all entry-level positions and select professional roles based on eligibility.
• Loan Repayment Opportunities: We offer loan repayment assistance for qualifying candidates.
• Growth Opportunities: We're committed to helping you grow professionally through continued education and development.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Insured group health, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match.
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability plans.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, one floating holiday, and sick pay.
  • Free access to confidential resources through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Additional voluntary benefits include accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and group pet insurance.
  • Lifestyle Spending Account for full-time employees.
  • Fringe benefits like a shared ski medallion discounted Rec Center membership, and more.

Essential Functions: 

• The DA will follow the Tier 1 curriculum, adhering to its requirements for completion.
  • Completion of this tier is required regardless of prior experience.
• Receives patient for treatment, performs mouth mirror inspection, identifies oral anatomy, and charts existing restorations. Performs coronal polishing procedures, applies topical fluoride, and gives patients preventive education and oral hygiene instructions. Takes, records, and monitors vital signs.
• Using the concept of four-handed dentistry assists the dentist in restorative and surgical dental procedures. It maintains the field of operation during dental procedures through retraction, suction, irrigation, drying, placing or r