Dental Assistant II

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) welcomes applications for full-time Dental Care Assistants to work in all specialized dentistry areas. The position requires extensive, diverse and progressively responsible experience, including direct responsibility for providing four-handed chair side dental assistance in all specialized dentistry (i.e., oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, endodontics, and restorative), patient preparation and positioning, clinical area preparation, use of sterile techniques and performing infection control procedures.

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.
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
Excellent time management skills
Excellent customer service skills
Strong oral communication skills
Knowledge of dental terminology and instrumentation
Knowledge of current dental materials, tools and instruments, and proper use and technique
Familiarity with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines
Must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of dental materials, their use, maintenance and storage

Nice To Haves

Must possess current valid CPR and/or BLS certification
Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist License
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

Chair Side Assistance – 95% (Essential Function)
Patient preparation and positioning
clinical area preparation
use of sterile techniques and infection control procedures
maintain patient data and records
perform and develop dental radiographs
Performs appropriate aseptic and sterilization techniques.
Prepares specialized instruments setups for undergraduate students, residents and faculty to be used during dental patient treatment.
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
Clinical Education Support – 5% (Essential Function)
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.