Dental Assistant
Quick answer
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is hiring an in-office Dental Assistant in Colorado to provide clinical and administrative support at the Stout Street Health Center.
- Role
- Dental Assistant
- Organization
- Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
- Location
- Stout Street Health Center, Colorado
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the Dental Director, dentists, and hygienists at the Stout Street Health Center. This role involves assisting with patient care, maintaining infection control, managing dental equipment, and supporting front-office operations. The successful candidate will help maintain a comfortable and trauma-informed environment for patients while performing essential clinical and administrative tasks.
What you'll do
- Assist dentists and hygienists during treatment procedures and maintain sterile work environments.
- Perform clinical duties including radiology, taking patient vitals, and preparing instrument trays.
- Manage infection control protocols, including the sterilization of instruments and disposal of hazardous waste.
- Provide front office support, including scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and maintaining patient charts.
- Ensure patient comfort and provide clear oral care instructions following procedures.
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from a dental assisting program (CODA accreditation preferred).
- Current CPR certification.
- 1+ years of dental assisting experience in patient care and front office duties preferred.
- EDDA certification and bilingual English/Spanish skills strongly preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, free basic life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement matching up to 5%, and extensive paid time off (9 holidays, 12 sick days, and 3 weeks vacation).
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office position located at the Stout Street Health Center in Colorado.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Candidates must have a high school diploma, completion of a dental assisting program, and a current CPR certification.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not provide specific instructions or a deadline for the application process; it notes the role will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.
How to apply
Apply directly on Colorado Coalition for the Homeless's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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