Description

Job Title: Dental Assistant
Department: Dental
Location: Las Animas Dental Clinic 
Position Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
Primary responsibility of the position is to perform chair side assisting for assigned dentist. Candidate must be able to work in a team environment and demonstrate professionalism working with co-workers, providers and a diverse patient population.

Must foster a culture of patient and family centered care, service, quality and safety excellence, while improving patient experience, employee experience and community relations.

Required Experience & Skills:

• No dental assistant experience necessary. We offer paid, on-the-job training!
• Knowledge of dental terms and procedures desired.
• One year of dental or medical office experience desired
• Bilingual skills preferred
• Previous Dental Assistant experience is preferred. Training from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Health aide or Medical Assistant experience is acceptable.

Required Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certifications:
Current CPR/BLS certification
EFDA Certified or Certified Dental Assistant preferred

Requirements and Conditions:

• Drug screen is required
• Background check is required

Pay Range: Hourly – Min: $16.00 – Max: $22.43 (based on qualifications and experience)

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• MASA – Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage
• Paid Leave: Vacation – 10 days accrued/year, Sick – 12 days accrued/year, Holidays – 8 days/year
• Retirement Employer match after one year of employment
• Employer paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Local Gym Discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with opportunity to earn 8 hours off during the fiscal year
• Cell phone discounts
• Volunteer paid time off (up to 8 hours per fiscal year)

Applications must be submitted by: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)