Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant \| 4\-Day Work Week \| $24–$28/hr Carbon Valley Dental Co. — Firestone, CO Full\-Time \| 36 Hours/Week \| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday \& Friday Want to enjoy where you work — and have Wednesdays and Weekends off? Carbon Valley Dental Co. is a growing, locally owned general dental practice in Firestone, and we're looking for an experienced, dependable Dental Assistant to grow with us. We're a small team that cares deeply about doing excellent dentistry, creating a great experience for our patients, and building a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together. We opened just over a year ago, we're growing quickly, and this is a great opportunity to join us as we continue building something special. We're looking for someone who is warm with patients, dependable for their team, confident chair\-side, and excited to keep learning. What You'll Do Chairside assist for restorative, prosthetic, and general dental procedures Fabricate and seat temporary crowns and pack retraction cord Take digital scans and coordinate cases with our dental lab Adjust and deliver night guards, dentures, and other appliances Place clear aligner attachments and buttons — or learn with us Take radiographs Help keep sterilization, OSHA compliance, room turnover, and clinical flow running smoothly Help patients understand what's happening and make nervous patients feel comfortable What We're Looking For Required Dependable, consistent attendance — we're a small team, so everyone matters Colorado\-compliant radiography (x\-ray) certification (DANB RHS or CDA exam, CODA\-accredited program, or Colorado Dental Board\-approved on\-the\-job module) Current BLS/CPR certification, or willingness to complete the training we're hosting in October Warm communication skills and a positive, team\-oriented attitude High school diploma or equivalent Ability to perform the essential functions of chairside assisting, with or without reasonable accommodation Strongly preferred 2\+ years of chairside experience in general dentistry DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or expanded\-duties training Experience with digital scanning and lab case coordination Conversational Spanish is a big plus but not required We use Curve Dental, a cloud\-based modern practice management system. Curve experience is helpful but absolutely not required — it's easy to learn. The Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday \& Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. with a full hour for lunch That means: Wednesdays off. Saturdays off. Sundays off. No weekends. No on\-call. No getting sent home early without pay. And yes — you are paid starting at 7:30 because morning huddle and setup are work. Pay \& Benefits $24\.00–$28\.00/hour, depending on experience and certifications. Overtime is paid at time\-and\-a\-half when approved. 40 hours of PTO during your first year 80 hours of PTO per year after that Paid sick leave accruing from your first day Six paid holidays Free preventive dental care \+ 50% off routine treatment in our office after 60 days Colorado FAMLI paid family and medical leave Paid continuing education and certification renewals Real opportunities to learn new skills and take on more responsibility as our practice grows Interested? We'd Love to Hear From You. Email your resume to management@carbonvalleydentalco.com Subject: Dental Assistant — \[Your First Name] In your email, answer any three of these questions: What do you love most about being a dental assistant? How would your last team describe you on a busy day? Tell us about a time you helped a nervous patient feel at ease. What's a skill you'd like to learn this year? What's a fun fact about you that has nothing to do with dentistry? We read every response. Applications that follow these instructions go to the top of the pile. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Carbon Valley Dental Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected class. Reasonable accommodations are available for the application process and for the job itself — just ask. Pay: $24\.00 \- $28\.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Paid time off Experience: Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred) License/Certification: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Firestone, CO 80504 (Preferred) Work Location: In person