Dental Assistant II - Webb Center for Primary Care

Denver Health • Denver, CO

105d • $22 - $31

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Dental Assistant II - Webb Center for Primary Care to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. The Dental Assistant II, under direct supervision, provides sub-professional dental work assisting dental providers in the care and treatment of dental patients. Demonstrates strong knowledge of Dental procedures. Able to anticipate and adapt to changes in the dental clinic schedule autonomously. Proficient in supporting all preventative, comprehensive, specialty, advanced dental procedures. At the clinic level maintains the environment of care, manages daily schedules, and performs clinical supportive functions. Is able to support and travel to all Denver Health dental clinics to dental assist as needed. At the chairside level, assists at the dental chair, acquires quality radiographic images and diagnostic material, records and tracks patient data, provides excellent communication, and performs sound infection control practices and techniques. At the employee level promotes positive and professional interpersonal relationships and supports the team concept.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience providing chair side assistance to dental providers in the examination and treatment of patients required.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• CDA-Certified Dental Assistant - DANB - Dental Assisting National Board Inc.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of dental materials such as composites, amalgam, impression materials, and Iso-dry.
• Knowledge of patient record maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CDC, ADA Joint Commission safety guidelines.
• Skill in placing and positioning suction tubes and isolation devices in patients.
• Excellent customer service skills and communication.
• Ability to follow Dentist’s instructions.
• Calming, positive, and supportive chairside manner.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Reviews daily schedules to determine needs for the day for the TEAM and communicates adjustments for proper patient flow.
• Begin to learn time management and office flow.
• Supports front office staff and leadership.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge base of all dental procedures.
• Reviews and answers questions during consent process.
• Sets up and prepares according to dental treatment including pulling up appropriate charting notes.
• Communicates well with patients and providers with particular attention to time management.
• Completes all rooming task questions.
• Acquires diagnostic and quality radiographic images for the providers with good visibility and contrast.
• Provides chair side dental assistance to all providers.
• Properly handling of dental instruments and sterilization of needed equipment.
• Follows OSHA, Joint Commission, EPA, and HIPAA regulations and guidelines.
• Understands individual patient needs; Exhibits age appropriate care.
• Assist with all areas of Recall and Preventative Exams.
• Proper handoff to Patient Access Specialist (PAS); communicate next steps/patient status.
• Detail oriented and perceptive to doctor and teammates needs.
• Maintains Dental Operatory.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year.
• Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%.
• Generous medical plans.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed