Job Description

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Job Description

Dental Assistant

We are looking for a  Dental Assistant  to join our family in Sterling, Co

 We offer:

• Starting Wage range is $20.50 to $25 per hour
• Monday to Friday – 8 am to 5 pm

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical ( Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities )
• Dental ( Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities )
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Generous vacation accrual
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) 
• 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Retirement savings plans
• Employees working at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible for the Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud will contribute 5% of your base salary each month  

Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve

About our Clinic:

Our dental practice is quite lively. We treat our patients with the utmost respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being while instilling a fun and vibrant atmosphere bringing smiles to all who enter our doors. A positive attitude, and modern dentistry, can bring joy to our patients.

A Day in the Life of a Dental Assist ant with Salud:

Let’s face it: Dental Assistants do  a lot throughout a workday. For example, you prepare the treatment room; you maintain the schedule and ensure the team is sticking to it; you interact with patients before, during, and after procedures; and you assist the dentist chairside. And these are just some of the many duties on your plate.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required

Experience:

• Previous dental assistant experience desired, but not required
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

Licensure/Certification:

• Must be radiology certified within the timeframe set by Dental Department standards

Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations:

a. American Heart Association;

b. American Safety and Health Institute; or

c. American Red Cross.

No licensure or certification is needed to be hired, although Dental Assistants must become credentialed through the Salud Career Ladders program.

The application window is anticipated to close by 12/31/2024

Additional Information

Salud Family Health  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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