Choice Healthcare Services·Aurora District, Colorado
The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials. They assist the doctor during procedures and provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Colorado dental standards. This is a part time position to work Fridays and Saturdays. At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.
What we provide to you as a
CHOICE teammate: Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance Professional and personal growth Experienced leadership support Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations Comprehensive benefits package
Responsibilities: Essential
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists the doctor in procedures Takes x-rays Instructs patients on oral hygiene Sterilizes instruments Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene
Education and/or Experience: Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred Bilingual in Spanish, preferred Required Certificates or Licenses: Colorado X-Ray certification Current BLS certification
Candidates should have a certification from a dental college or 3-6 months of related experience. Required certifications include Colorado X-Ray and current BLS certification.
Market context
Dental assistants in Colorado are commonly sought in private practices, group clinics, and specialty offices, especially when employers need help with chairside support, sterilization, and patient communication. This role can be competitive because listings often ask for strong interpersonal skills, a high school diploma or equivalent, and any required Colorado license, registration, permit, or x-ray certification. If you are considering applying, verify your credential status and be ready to discuss patient-facing experience and your interest in continuing education; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time.
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