Dental Assistant

Colorado Kids Pediatric Dentistry - Highlands·Highlands Ranch, Colorado

$22 - $28/hrOther On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Dental Assistant · $22 - $28/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-27% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Colorado ($30.00/hr, n=861)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 861 posted dental roles in Colorado rates. This role sits in the 29th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 27% below the Colorado median for dental roles.

The Dental Assistant will provide high-quality dental care to pediatric patients in a comfortable, kid-friendly environment. They will work as part of a dedicated team to ensure positive dental experiences for children.

Overview Colorado Kids Pediatric Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our dedicated team of dental professionals in Highlands Ranch, CO! Our practice's goal is to provide our tiny patients with the highest-quality dental care in a comfortable, kid-friendly environment. If you have a passion for working with children and are excited to be part of a team that turns scary dentist visits into positive experiences, submit your application today! Compensation $22 - $28 an hour based on experience Schedule Full-time Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Generous PTO and paid holidays Traditional and Roth 401(k) options Free CE courses provided by our affiliated vendors

Qualifications

Prior hands-on pediatric dental assisting experience is required Prior Orthodontic experience is a plus INDHRDA03 #INDHRDA03

Qualifications: Responsibilities

Requirements

Candidates must have prior hands-on pediatric dental assisting experience. Previous orthodontic experience is considered a plus for this role.

Patient care
Clinical support
Orthodontic assistance
Pediatric dental assisting
Child-friendly communication

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $22 - $28/hr
Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Posted: Jul 31, 2026
Closes: Jul 31, 2027
Application: Employer website

Colorado dental assistants remain in steady demand

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.