Dental Assistant - PRN​/Per Diem

Join Us And Find a Career That Supports

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• Daily Pay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
• Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. The deep desire to help society’s most vulnerable drives our team. Each day we provide hope and healing to those who need it most, living our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing documentation of dental services to the dentist or their designee. This involves maintaining dental charts, keeping records of dental findings, and scheduling patients for appointments. By ensuring accurate documentation, dental assistants enable dentists to monitor and provide the best possible care.

• Provides chair‑side assistance during dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes restorative materials as needed.
• Performs intra‑oral and extra‑oral X‑rays, develops and mounts X‑ray films.
• Maintains X‑ray processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s) according to specifications.
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, orders supplies, and ensures setup of trays for patients.
• Completes daily instrument count sheet, performs dental screenings, and maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the dental clinic.

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school.

• Must have experience within a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
• Must demonstrate consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other roles.

Final date to receive applications is contingent upon applicant volume. Positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care