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At Clinica Family Health & Wellness, we believe everyone deserves high-quality, compassionate healthcare close to home. We are a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty behavioral care services. We are committed to being a healthcare home for our patients, a place where they receive coordinated, whole-person care from a team that supports their health and well-being at every stage of life. 

“It’s so rewarding to help someone love their smile, understand why they’re getting cavities and how to floss the right way. It’s also great to teach them how to take care of their dental needs, and make a real difference, especially if it’s their first dental visit.” Jennifer, Dental Assistant Team Manager

Dental Assistant Job Profile:

• Do you have experience in a fast-paced environment where you are on a tight schedule?
• Are you passionate about educating patients about oral health and giving back to your community through your dental skills?
• Is working at the top of your skill level exciting for you?
• Have you been in an environment where you’ve had to ask questions and be the one giving answers?
• Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

What You Get to Do:

• You will build relationship with the dentist to anticipate their needs and save time.
• You will be one step ahead of the dentist to pass them instruments for the procedure, having checked in beforehand to see if they need additional instruments.
• You will work with a team of 2-3 other assistants to help each other with tasks that keep on schedule, such as help clean the rooms, sterilize instruments, load the x-ray, do notes, and set up for the next patient.
• You get to help the patient learn about oral health care by showing them how to brush and floss, help them understand why it’s important to follow up with cleanings and post-op care.
• You get to serve your community – you are here for the patients, and they are very grateful.

What We Need to for this Job:

• 1 year of dental experience.
• X-ray certification per state requirements (we can help you get it if you have 1-year chairside experience).
• Training on tooth anatomy, tooth numbers, procedures, and potential procedure complications.
• Extended Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) encouraged to apply.

What We Offer: 

•  Comprehensive benefits:  
  • Medical, Dental & Vision options 
  • Medical and Dependent Care FSA/HSA  
  • Company paid life insurance 
  • Long term disability insurance 
  • Accident/hospital plans 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions 
• CFWH offers vacation time, sick hours, and personal holiday hours
• A collaborative team environment
• Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement 
• Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success 

Compensation:$22.05 - $25.52/hour for a Dental Assistant. $22.66 - $26.26/ for an Extended Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA). The posted range represents the full salary range for this position. Starting pay is based on factors such as directly related experience, education, licensure and/or certification, and internal equity. 

Applications for this position will be accepted until the position is filled.   

CFHW is committed to an inclusive, age-neutral hiring process. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA), we do not ask applicants to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution. Please focus your application on your relevant skills, qualifications, and professional experience. 

Clinica Family Health & Wellness is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, or local law.  

Employees must meet applicable health and safety requirements, including an annual influenza (flu) vaccine, tuberculosis screening at hire, and any position specific requirements. Proof of required immunizations is required before employment begins. Exemptions and reasonable accommodations are considered.