Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Assistant role is onsite in Montrose and Delta, CO. Compensation is $20.50–$22.40 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. River Valley Family Health Centers provides community healthcare with a mission of accessible, high-quality, culturally respectful care. The assistant supports dentists and other care providers by preparing patients and treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting during procedures, and maintaining patient information. The role helps deliver patient-centered oral care and a comfortable visit.

What you'll do

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms
• sterilize and disinfect instruments
• set up trays and materials
• assist dentists and other providers during intra-oral procedures
• record medical and dental histories, vital signs, and treatment information in electronic records
• polish or help restore teeth as directed
• provide dentist-prescribed postoperative instructions and oral hygiene guidance
• help manage inventory and supplies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

montrose co

delta co

river valley family health center

dental care

patient records

instrument sterilization

dental x-rays

full-time

community health

$20.50–$22.40/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability insurance
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• 401(k) Safe Harbor matching after 90 days
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• PTO accruing from the first day
• continuing education opportunities.

Why this role

Full-time, 40 hours per week; work across Montrose and Delta clinics; dental assisting experience preferred, or completion of an accredited program or willingness to complete one within 12 months; Spanish bilingual skills preferred but not required.

About the employer

River Valley Family Health Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.