Dental Assistant II - Webb Pediatric Dental Clinic

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Dental Assistant II, under direct supervision, provides sub-professional dental work assisting dental providers in the care and treatment of dental patients. The role requires strong knowledge of dental procedures and the ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in the clinic schedule. The Dental Assistant II supports preventative, comprehensive, specialty, and advanced dental procedures; helps maintain the clinic environment of care and daily schedules; and may travel to Denver Health dental clinics to provide dental assistance as needed. At the clinic level, the Dental Assistant II maintains equipment and supplies, helps prepare and break down rooms, reviews schedules, communicates adjustments to support patient flow, and assists front-office staff and leadership. At the chairside level, the role assists providers, obtains diagnostic materials and radiographic images, records and tracks patient data, communicates with patients and providers, follows infection-control practices, and supports recall and preventive exams. At the employee level, the Dental Assistant II promotes positive professional relationships and contributes to the team. This is a regular, day-shift position. The listed salary range is $22.92–$32.09 per hour. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience providing chairside assistance to dental providers in the examination and treatment of patients.
Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
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.
A calming, positive, and supportive chairside manner.

Responsibilities

Maintain equipment, dental materials, and supplies in clinic areas; complete assigned champion duties and help set up and break down rooms.
Review daily and upcoming schedules, identify team needs, and communicate adjustments to support patient flow.
Learn and apply time-management and office-flow practices; support front-office staff and leadership.
Demonstrate knowledge of dental procedures and review and answer questions during the consent process.
Prepare for dental treatment, including setting up and pulling up appropriate charting notes.
Communicate with patients and providers, complete rooming tasks, and provide chairside assistance to providers.
Acquire quality radiographic images and diagnostic materials with appropriate visibility and contrast.
Handle dental instruments properly, sterilize equipment, and use appropriate asepsis techniques in operatories.
Follow OSHA, Joint Commission, EPA, and HIPAA regulations and guidelines.
Provide age-appropriate care and attend to individual patient needs.
Assist with recall and preventive exams and hand off patients to the Patient Access Specialist, communicating next steps and patient status.
Maintain the dental operatory and remain attentive to providers’ and teammates’ needs.
Demonstrate teamwork and promote courteous, respectful, empathetic, and professional relationships with employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.
Support and travel to Denver Health dental clinics as needed.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate retirement-plan eligibility with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive 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 other offerings.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
Shared governance opportunities.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.