Job: Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $17.64-$22.05/hr. 

Location: Buena Vista, CO.

Job Description

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. (Valley-Wide) welcomes and is committed to all patients and populations within our large multi-county service area throughout southern Colorado. As a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide premier primary and preventive care you can trust at our 34 service sites strategically located throughout multiple rural counties. 

At Valley-Wide Health Systems, our support staff play a critical role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth clinic operations. As a Dental Assistant, you will be an integral part of our dental care team, providing hands-on support to our dentists and hygienists, and helping to create a positive, efficient experience for our patients. Your work will ensure that our clinics run smoothly, from preparing equipment to assisting with

patient procedures, all while fostering a comfortable and welcoming environment.

We are dedicated to your professional growth, offering opportunities for skill development and career advancement within our organization. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our patients, while building a fulfilling career in a role that values your dedication, expertise, and commitment to quality dental care.

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
• Previous Dental Assistant experience is preferred. Training from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Health aide or Medical Assistant experience is acceptable.

Benefits:

• FREE Health Insurance (Other healthcare coverage plan options available)
• MASA – Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage
• Employer paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Retirement Match
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave:
  • Vacation – 10 days accrued/year
  • Sick – 12 days accrued/year
  • Holidays – 8 days/year + 2 Floating
• Sign on Bonus: $2,000.00

Pay Range: Hourly – Min: $17.64– Max: $22.05 (based on qualifications and experience) with a $3.50 differential for each hour worked.

Visit our website at https://valley-widehealth.org/careers/ for more information. 

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)

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.