Overview

Join Our Mission to Impact Lives and Transform Health in Our Community!

At the Health District of Northern Larimer County, we are on a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community. We provide essential health services that tackle unmet needs and create new opportunities. With a strong focus on dignity, respect, and compassionate care for everyone—our employees, clients, and community—we strive to make a meaningful difference.

Are you driven by a passion for helping others? Do you want to be part of an organization that prioritizes quality, community-centered care? If so, we want YOU to join our team!

We’re Hiring: Compassionate Dental Assistant

As a dedicated Dental Assistant, you will be an essential part of our dental team, helping us deliver top-quality care to our patients. We pride ourselves on scheduling based on patient needs—not productivity—so you can focus on delivering the best care without the pressure of quotas.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay: $22.74 to $25.58 per hour (depending on qualifications)
Full-Time Stability: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Hours vary based on clinic needs)

Qualifications & Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum one year of experience
  • Completion of an accredited dental assistant training program
  • Radiology certification
  • CPR certification (ability to obtain/maintain)
  • Willingness to meet requirements for a surgical assistant role with our General Anesthesia Program (GAP)
  • OSHA training (or willingness to obtain/maintain)
  • Direct patient care experience in a clinical setting
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is desired

Key Responsibilities:

  • Chair-side assistance
  • Sterilization
  • Lab procedures
  • Taking x-rays

Why Work With Us?

  • Work-Life Balance: We value your time and well-being.
  • Professional development and support.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including medical, dental, low-cost vision, 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plans, 12 holidays, and generous paid time off.
  • Student Loan Forgiveness: Available for qualifying borrowers.
  • Inclusive & Supportive Culture: We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience.

How to Apply:

We welcome applicants to share a well-rounded picture of their skills, background, and experiences. Please include a cover letter that highlights how your qualifications align with the role.

Submit your resume and cover letter to:

Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org
Fax: 970-221-7165
Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524

The anticipated close date is Monday, August 4, 2025.

The Health District of Northern Larimer County proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Infection Prevention

Must comply with infection control policies for this position. Requirements include providing documentation of MMR, Varicella, Tdap and Hep B (Hep B is optional, but strongly recommended) immunizations and compliance with tuberculosis training, screening, and testing on hire.

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About Health District of Northern Larimer County

Overview:

The Health District is a public health agency that provides residents of northern Larimer County with dental, mental health and preventive health services, in addition to connecting people to more affordable prescription and health insurance options.

Products and services:

  • Sliding fee and Medicaid dental services
  • Prescription Assistance
  • Sliding-fee mental health counseling and mental health referrals
  • Low-cholesterol screening
  • Quit tobacco counseling
  • Assistance with low-cost health insurance options
  • Online health information resource

Divisions and departments:

  • Advanced Care Planning Team
  • Family Dental Clinic
  • Health Promotion
  • Integrated Primary Care/Mental Health Program
  • Larimer Health Connect
  • Mental Health Connections

Achievements:

The Health District is viewed as a cutting-edge, model public health agency in many areas, from its collection and use of local health statistics to its commitment to collaborative community problem solving around mental health and dental care.

Awards:

2010
Joseph Jabaily Public Health Hero Award
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment

2011
Silver Well Workplace Award
Fort Collins Well City Task Force

2013
Spirit of Giving Award
United Way of Larimer County

2014
National Bike Challenge (for workplaces with 100-499 employees)
League of American Bicyclists

2014-2019
Silver Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists

2015
Best News/Talk Show Host or Team in a Major Market for “Community at Work” radio show
Colorado Broadcasters Association

2016
Silver Spotlight Award for Health District Compass Newsletter
League of American Communications Professionals

2020-Present
Gold Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists

2022
Nonprofit Collaboration of the Year Award (with Homeward Alliance)
BizWest Media

Future of company:

Health District strategic priorities are determined by a publicly elected board of directors based on a variety of information, including data from a triennial community health survey.

Competitors:

The Health District is a gap-filling agency that is not in competition with other organizations. However, it does partner with many other local entities, including the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, Poudre Valley Hospital/University of Colorado Health, SummitStone Health Partners and others.

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