Clinic Dental Assistant

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Posted: 07/02/2026 Employment Type: long term Industry: Dental Assistant Job Number: 581725

Job Description


Health Advocates Network is currently seeking an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to work at a facility in Wheat Ridge, CO.

Pay Rate: $26 / hour

Duties: Job Summary: As an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant, you will work closely with oral surgeons and other clinical staff to assist with complex procedures, including wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, bone grafting, and IV sedation cases. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, surgical setting and is passionate about patient safety, comfort, and high-quality care. Job Responsibilities: -Assist oral surgeons with surgical procedures including extractions, dental implants, none grafts, and IV sedation cases. -Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, operatory, and sterilization areas in compliance with infection control protocols. -Monitor and reassure patients before, during and after procedures, ensuring comfort and safety. -Take and process dental radiographs, including panoramic and CBCT imaging (if certified). -Provide clear post-operative instructions to patients and caregivers. -Manage surgical inventory, prepare surgical trays, and order supplies as needed. -Supports sedation and anesthesia setup (IV or nitrous) and recovery process under supervision. -Collaboration with front desk and clinical staff to ensure efficient workflow and patient experience. Job Summary: As an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant, you will work closely with oral surgeons and other clinical staff to assist with complex procedures, including wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, bone grafting, and IV sedation cases. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, surgical setting and is passionate about patient safety, comfort, and high-quality care. Job Responsibilities: -Assist oral surgeons with surgical procedures including extractions, dental implants, none grafts, and IV sedation cases. -Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, operatory, and sterilization areas in compliance with infection control protocols. -Monitor and reassure patients before, during and after procedures, ensuring comfort and safety. -Take and process dental radiographs, including panoramic and CBCT imaging (if certified). -Provide clear post-operative instructions to patients and caregivers. -Manage surgical inventory, prepare surgical trays, and order supplies as needed. -Supports sedation and anesthesia setup (IV or nitrous) and recovery process under supervision. -Collaboration with front desk and clinical staff to ensure efficient workflow and patient experience.
Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -Minimum one (1) - two (2) years of dental assisting experience. -Oral surgery experience. Preferred Skills & Experience: -IV sedations & Nitrous Oxide highly recommended. Required Skills & Experience: -Minimum one (1) - two (2) years of dental assisting experience. -Oral surgery experience. Preferred Skills & Experience: -IV sedations & Nitrous Oxide highly recommended.
Education: Required Education: -High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -CPR Certification. -Certified Dental Assistant, DANB -X-Ray certification. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A Required Education: -High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -CPR Certification. -Certified Dental Assistant, DANB -X-Ray certification. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Destiny Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).

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