J-1 Visa Dental Receptionist Jobs
Dental Receptionist positions in the U.S. are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Intern program category. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the dental practice serves as your host employer.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are recruiting for a mission-driven Dental Assistant Intern to join our team!
We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Our Values
Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
Department
Montbello Dental Clinic
Dental Assistant Program
It's never too early or too late to start a career as a Dental Assistant!
Students in this program will benefit from the following:
- 6-month program of training and education.
- Full time. Upon completion of this program, students are expected to pass the Denver Health Dental Assistant Final Exam to become a Dental Assistant.
- 960 hours of education to include online learning, simulation labs, and experiential rotations at a minimum of seven dental clinics, 8 sites within the Denver Health system.
- Hands-on learning directly within the industry, providing the best possible learning opportunities for our students.
- Highly skilled and educated preceptors and staff.
- Working in a healthcare setting that values our diverse patient population and workforce.
Job Summary
Under direct supervision, provides sub-professional dental work assisting dental providers in the care and treatment of dental patients while participating as a dental assisting student intern with the Denver Health Dental Assistant Training Program. Functions to support both front and back clinical functions in creating an environment that enhances the patient experience by ensuring safety and quality of dental service.
Essential Functions:
- At the Clinical Level:
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Maintaining all environment of care areas, including equipment, dental materials, and stocking of supplies in all rooms to ensure that the clinic is functional and in good working order. (40%)
-
At the Chairside Level:
- Communicates well with patients by providing and following AIDET protocols when greeting and seating patients in a timely manner.
- Provides chair side dental assistance to all providers within all Dental Specialty Departments.
- Acquires diagnostic and quality radiographic images for the providers with good visibility and contrast.
- Properly handling of dental instruments and sterilization of needed equipment. Setting up and breaking down of all operatories before and after care.
- Demonstrates asepsis techniques and practices appropriate infection control in the operatories.
- Follow OSHA, CDC, ADA, and Joint Commission regulations and guidelines.
-
Reviews daily schedules to determine needs for the day for the TEAM and communicates adjustments for proper patient flow. (50%)
-
At the Patient and Employee Level:
- Supports scheduling and reappointing of patients for follow-up care.
- Follows HIPPA guidelines to maintain patient record confidentiality.
- Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal. (10%)
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
Work Experience:
- 0-1 months training/experience providing chair side assistance to a dentist in the examination and treatment of patients.
Licenses:
- None specified
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge generally at a base level of dental materials
- Knowledge of patient record maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of infection control and safety guidelines.
- Skill in placing and positioning suction tubes and isolation devices in patients.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to follow Dentist’s instructions.
- Ability to schedule patients using in-house scheduling software.
- Ability to calm patient when necessary.
Fixed Hourly Rate: $21.00/ hr
Shift
Days (United States of America)
Work Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Salary
$20.00 - $26.84 / hr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Dental Assistant Intern to join our team!
We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Our Values
Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
Department
Montbello Dental Clinic
Dental Assistant Program
It's never too early or too late to start a career as a Dental Assistant!
Students in this program will benefit from the following:
- 6-month program of training and education.
- Full time. Upon completion of this program, students are expected to pass the Denver Health Dental Assistant Final Exam to become a Dental Assistant.
- 960 hours of education to include online learning, simulation labs, and experiential rotations at a minimum of seven dental clinics, 8 sites within the Denver Health system.
- Hands-on learning directly within the industry, providing the best possible learning opportunities for our students.
- Highly skilled and educated preceptors and staff.
- Working in a healthcare setting that values our diverse patient population and workforce.
Job Summary
Under direct supervision, provides sub-professional dental work assisting dental providers in the care and treatment of dental patients while participating as a dental assisting student intern with the Denver Health Dental Assistant Training Program. Functions to support both front and back clinical functions in creating an environment that enhances the patient experience by ensuring safety and quality of dental service.
Essential Functions:
- At the Clinical Level:
-
Maintaining all environment of care areas, including equipment, dental materials, and stocking of supplies in all rooms to ensure that the clinic is functional and in good working order. (40%)
-
At the Chairside Level:
- Communicates well with patients by providing and following AIDET protocols when greeting and seating patients in a timely manner.
- Provides chair side dental assistance to all providers within all Dental Specialty Departments.
- Acquires diagnostic and quality radiographic images for the providers with good visibility and contrast.
- Properly handling of dental instruments and sterilization of needed equipment. Setting up and breaking down of all operatories before and after care.
- Demonstrates asepsis techniques and practices appropriate infection control in the operatories.
- Follow OSHA, CDC, ADA, and Joint Commission regulations and guidelines.
-
Reviews daily schedules to determine needs for the day for the TEAM and communicates adjustments for proper patient flow. (50%)
-
At the Patient and Employee Level:
- Supports scheduling and reappointing of patients for follow-up care.
- Follows HIPPA guidelines to maintain patient record confidentiality.
- Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal. (10%)
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
Work Experience:
- 0-1 months training/experience providing chair side assistance to a dentist in the examination and treatment of patients.
Licenses:
- None specified
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge generally at a base level of dental materials
- Knowledge of patient record maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of infection control and safety guidelines.
- Skill in placing and positioning suction tubes and isolation devices in patients.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to follow Dentist’s instructions.
- Ability to schedule patients using in-house scheduling software.
- Ability to calm patient when necessary.
Fixed Hourly Rate: $21.00/ hr
Shift
Days (United States of America)
Work Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Salary
$20.00 - $26.84 / hr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Dental Receptionist
Align your credentials with specialty occupation requirements
Dental receptionists need documented training in dental office administration, patient scheduling software, or insurance billing. Gather transcripts, certificates, and employer letters that connect your background directly to U.S. front-office dental workflows before approaching host employers.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a post-secondary program. If you've graduated, you qualify for the Trainee category, which covers the first five years after graduation. Applying under the wrong category causes DS-2019 delays, so confirm your status before contacting designated sponsors.
Target dental groups with multi-location administrative needs
Solo dental practices rarely have the infrastructure to coordinate with a designated J-1 sponsor. Multi-location dental service organizations are better positioned to absorb the training plan requirements and supervisor documentation that sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT require from host employers.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned dental roles
Searching for host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors takes more than a generic job board. Migrate Mate surfaces U.S. dental and healthcare administrative roles where J-1 sponsorship is part of the hiring conversation, saving you from cold-applying to practices unfamiliar with the program.
Negotiate a training plan before signing any offer
Your designated sponsor must approve a formal Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Dental host employers sometimes draft this document after an offer is signed, which delays your start date. Request a draft training plan outline during the offer stage.
Verify the two-year home residency rule applies to your nationality
Some J-1 participants from countries on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List must return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. Check whether dental administration skills are listed for your country before planning any long-term U.S. career path.
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Find Dental Receptionist JobsDental Receptionist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Dental Receptionist positions?
Most Dental Receptionist exchange visitors enter under the Trainee category if they've completed their studies, or the Intern category if they're currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program. The Trainee category requires a degree or at least one year of work experience in dental or healthcare administration. Neither category applies to individuals seeking general clerical work unrelated to their field of study or training.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a dental receptionist role?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the dental practice itself. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, review your training plan, and monitor program compliance. The dental office is your host employer. It provides the job and supervision but does not hold sponsor status or control visa issuance.
How do I find dental host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most dental practices don't advertise J-1 host positions because the concept of a designated sponsor intermediary is unfamiliar to many small employers. Migrate Mate helps you identify U.S. dental and healthcare administrative roles where employers are already engaged with international exchange programs, which significantly shortens the outreach-and-education process you'd otherwise face with cold applications.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement affect dental receptionists?
It can. The two-year home country physical presence requirement applies to J-1 participants from countries on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, as well as those funded by a U.S. or home government. If it applies, you'd need to return home for two years before being eligible for H-1B, L-1, or permanent residence. Check the State Department's skills list for your specific country and field before committing to a J-1 program.
What documents should I prepare before a dental practice agrees to host me?
You'll need academic transcripts or a degree certificate in a relevant field, a current resume showing dental or healthcare administrative experience, and a reference letter from a prior employer or academic supervisor. Your designated sponsor will also require the host employer to complete a Training or Internship Placement Plan, so preparing a draft outline of your proposed learning objectives in advance speeds up the approval process considerably.
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