Dental Assistant I - Webb Peds Dental Clinic
About The Position
The Dental Assistant I, under direct supervision, provides sub-professional dental work assisting dental providers in the care and treatment of dental patients. At the clinic level, the role helps maintain the care environment, manage daily schedules, and perform clinical support functions. The assistant may travel to and support dental assisting at all Denver Health dental clinics as needed. At the chairside, the assistant supports providers, obtains diagnostic and quality radiographic images and materials, records and tracks patient data, communicates with patients, and follows infection-control practices. The position primarily supports recall and preventive dental exams. At the employee level, the assistant promotes positive, professional interpersonal relationships and supports the team.
Requirements
- Less than one year of experience providing chairside assistance to a dentist in the examination and treatment of patients.
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) is required.
- Knowledge of dental materials, including composites, amalgam, impression materials, and Iso-dry.
- Knowledge of patient record maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of OSHA, CDC, ADA, and Joint Commission safety guidelines.
- Skill in placing and positioning suction tubes and isolation devices in patients.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to follow dentist instructions and work with the front office to schedule patients.
- Calming, positive, and supportive chairside manner.
Responsibilities
- Maintain clinic care areas, equipment, dental materials, and supplies; stock rooms and help set up and break down rooms.
- Review and monitor schedules, communicate adjustments, and support appropriate patient flow.
- Begin learning time management and office flow.
- Support front-office staff and leadership.
- Greet and seat patients in a timely manner, communicate effectively, and complete rooming questions.
- Obtain diagnostic and quality radiographic images for providers.
- Provide chairside dental assistance to providers.
- Handle dental instruments properly and sterilize required equipment.
- Use proper asepsis techniques in operatories and follow OSHA, Joint Commission, EPA, and HIPAA requirements.
- Support recall and preventive exams by reviewing charts and health histories, relaying information to the dentist, and updating health histories annually.
- Begin recognizing caries risk and developing skills related to fluoride treatment and radiograph periodicity.
- Complete prophylaxis with disclosing agent and ensure no disclosing solution or plaque remains afterward.
- Educate patients and parents on recommended hygiene practices.
- Begin learning treatment planning and sequencing treatment by priority with the dentist.
- Provide a proper handoff to the Patient Access Specialist and communicate next steps and patient status.
- Maintain the dental operatory and be attentive to providers' and teammates' needs.
- Build positive relationships with employees, physicians, patients, and visitors, treating them with courtesy, dignity, empathy, and respect.
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
- Fully paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
- Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
- Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
- Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and more.
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
- Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center, supporting internal career growth and advancement pathways.
- Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the program.
- National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
