Per Diem Dental Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)

Per Diem Dental Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)SummaryTitle:Per Diem Dental Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)ID:0821-PerDiemDepartment Location:Health Center at Mitchell High School; 1205 Potter Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80909Category:Nursing / Allied Health / Clinical SupportDescriptionPeak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health through our 22 outpatient health centers. We deliver care with our strong "Hospitality" culture. Our organization has over 800 employees and serves more than 81,500 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Our service area covers 14 counties, from the front range to the Kansas border, with locations throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain, Flagler, Divide, Limon, and Strasburg. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC). Compensation (Pay): $21.43 to $31.07/per hour based on experience. Summary of Benefits:

403(b) Retirement with Company Match

https://www.peakvista.org/resources/benefits-summary

Job Summary: Performs those duties to assist the Clinical Dental Director (CDD), Dental Operations Director (DOD), Dentists, and Hygienists in the care and treatment of patients including but not limited to assisting with amalgam and resin restorations, endodontics, prosthodontics and oral surgery. Performs reception, chair-side assisting, inventory and dental records duties.

Qualifications: High School graduate or GED required. Graduate from dental assistant school preferred. Dental certification required or a minimum of 3 yrs of experience as a chair-side Dental Assistant. EDDA certificate desired but not required. Current CPR certification required. X-ray certification required. Previous dental assistant experience desired, but not required. Bi-lingual preferred.

Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes but is not limited to, a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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