Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Job Duties

Chairside Clinical Support

• Assist dentists directly during complex medical and dental procedures.
• Set up instrument trays and position dental tools for easy dentist access.
• Select, mix, and place dental materials on tools or directly into patient mouths.
• Fabricate temporary restorations and take custom impressions from initial moldings.
• Take and develop diagnostic dental X-rays.

Patient Care and Triage

• Welcome, seat, and prepare patients for their upcoming treatment.
• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and updated dental charts.
• Triage dental patients based on urgency and assist with emergency care.
• Educate families on proper oral hygiene, plaque control, and post-operative recovery steps.

Records and Administration

• Document all dental care and procedures instantly in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Coordinate patient flow by helping schedule future follow-ups, processing dental referrals, and handling medication refills.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock operational exam rooms to keep up par levels.
• Monitor equipment and inventory to track supply levels, request orders, and verify incoming shipments.

Mandatory Requirements

• Education : High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Training : Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program.
• Language : Fluent bilingual skills in English and Spanish.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program (or willingness to learn if in training).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is frequently required.
• Ability to use an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Evans, CO.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $27.38/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Evans,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Actalent

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.