Dental Assistant

Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities.  We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients and community.  Join our organization and help us accomplish our goals and make a meaningful impact in our community!

We believe that our people are our greatest strength. Each employee contributes to our shared mission, vision, strategy, and values.  We are committed to fostering a workplace that is Supportive, Impactful, Accountable, and Inclusive.

Are you interested in working in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, make a difference in people’s lives, and pursue excellence? 

The Health District Family Dental Clinic is seeking a Dental Assistant who is team-oriented and committed to excellent patient care. In this role, you will serve a diverse patient population in a busy public health clinic that prioritizes whole-person care and clinical excellence. Use your skills to make a difference, because we believe everyone deserves a healthy smile.

Pay Range and Status

• $22.74 - $25.58 per hour, dependent on qualifications (DOQ)

• An additional 3% pay differential for Bilingual

• 40 hours per week (non-exempt)

• Monday- Friday

• Primarily office-based with occasional meaningful community engagement 

For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.healthdistrict.org/careers. 

Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

• A minimum of 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)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Direct patient care experience in a clinical setting

• A high level of cultural humility and ability to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultures, beliefs, customs, socioeconomic statuses, abilities, genders, gender identities, and sexualities

• Work with and be sensitive to the needs of those with physical and mental health conditions

• Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish language and experience providing language interpretation in a dental or medical setting                      

  Key Responsibilities

• Chair-side assistance

• Sterilization

• Lab procedures

• Taking x-rays

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and include relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/ living experience. Please include a cover letter that details how your experiences and qualifications align with this position.

Submit a resume and cover letter to Attn: Search Coordinator

• Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org

• Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524​​​​​​​

Why work for 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 3% 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 20 days of PTO in the 1st year and 13 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 offer a yearly allowance for professional growth

• 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

Infection Prevention

Must comply with infection prevention 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.