Pediatric Dental Assistant — Come Make Kids Smile! Do you have a big personality, a positive attitude, and a heart for kids? Are you the person who walks into a room and makes everyone feel welcome? We're looking for YOU! We are a premier pediatric dental practice in beautiful Southwest Colorado, and we're looking for a bubbly, outgoing, energetic, compassionate, and dependable Dental Assistant to join our fun, growing team. You don't have to know everything about dentistry—we can teach you the skills. What we can't teach is a genuine love for people, a great attitude, and a desire to make a difference! Why Work With Us? Make a difference every day — Help children build positive relationships with the dentist that can last a lifetime. Work with an amazing team — We support each other, laugh together, and genuinely enjoy coming to work. Learn and grow — We provide extensive on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement. No experience? No problem! — Dental assisting experience is preferred, but the right person is more important to us than a perfect résumé. Be part of something special — We're passionate about providing exceptional experiences for our patients and their families. Enjoy the perks — Health, dental & vision insurance, PTO, paid sick time, parental leave, employee dental discounts, uniform allowance, free flu shots, and more! What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is: Bubbly, outgoing, and full of positive energy Compassionate, empathetic, and genuinely enjoys working with children Friendly and comfortable connecting with patients and parents Detail-oriented and organized Dependable and reliable A strong communicator A team player who is willing to jump in and help wherever needed Customer-service focused Someone who takes pride in their work and follows through Eager to learn, grow, and become an important part of our practice What You'll Do You'll work alongside our dentist and team to provide excellent care while helping create a fun, comfortable experience for our young patients. Responsibilities include assisting with four-handed dentistry, preparing treatment rooms, sterilization and infection control, patient education, maintaining records, scheduling appointments, stocking and organizing rooms, and other clinical and administrative duties. We'll provide training and certification for CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and radiation safety . Think You'd Be a Great Fit? If you're someone who can make a nervous child smile, make a parent feel heard, and make your teammates' day a little easier , we want to meet you! Bring your personality, your positive attitude, and your willingness to learn. We'll teach you the rest. We can't wait to meet you!

Pay:

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 28.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Location:

Durango, CO 81301 (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person