Location: Buena Vista,CO, USA
Job Title: Dental Assistant
Supervisor: Clinic Manager
Location: Valley-Wide Buena Vista Dental Clinic
Position Type: Full-time
As a Dental Assistant, you will assist dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and manage patient records. You will also educate patients on oral health and post treatment care, and support office administrative tasks as needed.
No dental assistant experience necessary. We offer on-the-job training!
Job Summary:
Primary responsibility of the position is to perform chair side assisting for assigned dentist. Candidate must be able to work in a team environment and demonstrate professionalism working with co-workers, providers and a diverse patient population.
Must foster a culture of patient and family centered care, service, quality and safety excellence, while improving patient experience, employee experience and community relations.
Required Experience & Skills:
* No dental assistant experience necessary. We offer paid, on-the-job training!
* Knowledge of dental terms and procedures desired.
* One year of dental or medical office experience desired
* Previous Dental Assistant experience is preferred. Training from an accredited institution is preferred.
* Health aide or Medical Assistant experience is acceptable.
Required Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Requirements and Conditions:
* Drug screen is required
* Background check is required
Pay Range: Hourly - Min: $18.50- Max: $24.93 (based on qualifications and experience)
Benefits:
* Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
* MASA - Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage
* Paid Leave: Vacation - 10 days accrued/year, Sick - 12 days accrued/year, Holidays - 8 days/year
* Retirement Employer match after one year of employment
* Employer paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
* Local Gym Discounts
* Free Employee Assistance Program (Limited to Verizon Wireless)
* Wellness Program with opportunity to earn 8 hours off during the fiscal year
* Volunteer paid time off (up to 8 hours per fiscal year)
* Sign on Bonus: $2,000.00
Applications must be submitted by: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)