Clinical Dental Care Assistant II (Dental Care II)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has an opening for a Clinical Dental Care Assistant II. Under the direction of the appropriate supervisor, this role is responsible for supporting clinical operations by preparing and positioning patients, preparing clinical areas for treatment, performing intraoral and extraoral radiographs, and ensuring proper use of sterile techniques and infection control procedures. The position plays a critical role in maintaining aseptic and sterilization standards, inspecting instruments and equipment for proper function, developing and identifying radiographic films, troubleshooting scanners for high-quality imaging, and assisting in the educational mission of the SDM by demonstrating and instructing dental students in technical dentistry practices and modeling effective clinical workflows. We are seeking professionals who are collaborative, communicative, compassionate, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, patient-focused, and committed to continuous personal growth.

Requirements

Two years of dental assisting experience
Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience. NOTE: If exercising the education substitution, applicants MUST attach a copy of their dental assisting certificate to their application materials no later than the closing date listed in the announcement.
Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of individuals
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in decision making
Excellent customer service skills
Strong oral communication skills
Knowledge of dental terminology and instrumentation
Ability to demonstrate a high level, knowledge, and proficiency in all phases of dental assisting
Familiarity with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines

Nice To Haves

Current valid CPR and/or BLS Certification
Recent experience working in a fast paced dental environment
Experience with clinical area preparation in a dental clinic and/or office.
Experience taking x-rays
Experience performing and developing digital dental radiographs.
Experience in sterilizing dental tools, instruments and equipment.
Experience working with students and faculty in a higher education and/or academic medical environment
Experience working with multiple doctors

Responsibilities

Patient preparation and positioning
clinical area preparation for the treatment of patients
use of sterile techniques and infection control procedures
Performs appropriate aseptic and sterilization techniques.
Provide demonstration and instruction in the assigned areas of technical dentistry practices when assisting the dental students.
Inspects appropriate instruments/tools for good condition/working order.
Performs dental intraoral and extraoral radiographs using appropriate technique, x-ray equipment and safety equipment.
Develops, mounts and identifies radiographic films.
Troubleshoots the scanner to make sure films are being developed with high quality
Support the educational mission of the SDM, including role modeling and coaching students how to function as a dental assistant in both four-handed chairside activities and in clinical operations support