Dental Assistant
Join Our Mission to Impact Lives and Transform Health in Our Community!
At the Health District of Northern Larimer County, we are on a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community. We provide essential health services that tackle unmet needs and create new opportunities. With a strong focus on dignity, respect, and compassionate care for everyone—our employees, clients, and community—we strive to make a meaningful difference.
Are you driven by a passion for helping others? Do you want to be part of an organization that prioritizes quality, community-centered care? If so, we want YOU to join our team!
We're Hiring: Compassionate Dental Assistant
As a dedicated Dental Assistant, you will be an essential part of our dental team, helping us deliver top-quality care to our patients. We pride ourselves on scheduling based on patient needs—not productivity—so you can focus on delivering the best care without the pressure of quotas.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay: $22.74 to $25.58 per hour (depending on qualifications)
- Additional 3% pay differential for Bilingual
- Full-Time Stability: 40 hours per week
- Schedule: Monday - Friday (Hours vary based on clinic needs)
Qualifications & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum one year of experience
- Completion of an accredited dental assistant training program
- Radiology certification
- CPR certification (ability to obtain/maintain)
- Willingness to meet requirements for a surgical assistant role with our General Anesthesia Program (GAP)
- OSHA training (or willingness to obtain/maintain)
- Direct patient care experience in a clinical setting
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is desired
Key Responsibilities:
- Chair-side assistance
- Sterilization
- Lab procedures
- Taking x-rays
Why Work With Us?
- We value a work-life balance
- Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions
- We offer competitive salary with additional compensation for bilingual proficiency.
- Medical/Dental benefits: employee covered at 100%; dependents covered at 75%
- Low-cost vision plan available
- Retirement plan 401(a): employee contribution (3%); employer contribution (5%)
- An optional 457(b) retirement plan is available
- Generous flexible paid time off. Earn 14 days of PTO in the 1st year and 12 paid holidays
- Intermediate paid leave benefits to eligible employees in lieu of the State of Colorado FAMLI plan
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that provide confidential and free support to our staff
- Access to legal and financial counseling
- Up to six counseling sessions per issue for mental health concerns
- Variety of additional resources
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers
- We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience
- We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws
How to Apply:
We welcome applicants to share a well-rounded picture of their skills, background, and experiences. Please include a cover letter that highlights how your qualifications align with the role.
Submit your resume and cover letter to:
- Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org
- Fax: 970-221-7165
- Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Infection Prevention
Must comply with infection control policies for this position. Requirements include providing documentation of MMR, Varicella, Tdap and Hep B (Hep B is optional, but strongly recommended) immunizations and compliance with tuberculosis training, screening, and testing on hire.
