Dental Assistant II - Eastside Dental Clinic (PRN/ Intermittent)

Denver Health and Hospital Authority • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Dental Assistant II works under direct supervision to provide sub-professional dental support 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 clinic schedules. The Dental Assistant II supports preventative, comprehensive, specialty, and advanced dental procedures; maintains the clinic environment; helps manage daily schedules and patient flow; and performs clinical support functions. The position may require travel to any Denver Health dental clinic to provide assistance as needed.

At the chairside, the Dental Assistant assists providers, obtains quality radiographic images and diagnostic material, records and tracks patient data, communicates with patients and providers, and follows infection-control practices. The role also promotes professional interpersonal relationships and supports a team-oriented workplace.

This is a PRN/intermittent position with variable shifts. The listed pay range is $22.92–$32.09 per hour. Denver Health describes benefits that include an employer-contributed retirement plan, an on-site fitness center and wellness classes, community resource navigation, childcare discounts and other perks, and education and development opportunities.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience providing chairside assistance to dental providers in examining and treating patients.
• 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).
• 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 dentists’ instructions.
• Ability to work with the front office to schedule patients.
• A calming, positive, and supportive chairside manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinic environment-of-care areas, equipment, dental materials, and supplies; complete champion duties and help set up and break down rooms.
• Review daily schedules, identify team needs, communicate schedule adjustments, and support appropriate patient flow.
• Begin learning time management and office flow; support front-office staff and leadership.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental procedures and answer patient questions during the consent process.
• Prepare for dental treatments, including retrieving appropriate charting notes.
• Communicate effectively with patients and providers, with attention to time management, and complete rooming questions.
• Acquire diagnostic materials and quality radiographic images with good visibility and contrast.
• Provide chairside dental assistance to providers and support recall and preventive examinations.
• Handle dental instruments properly and sterilize equipment as needed.
• Use appropriate asepsis techniques and practices in operatories; follow OSHA, Joint Commission, EPA, and HIPAA regulations and guidelines.
• Provide age-appropriate care and respond to individual patient needs.
• Hand off patients appropriately to the Patient Access Specialist and communicate next steps and patient status.
• Maintain the dental operatory and remain attentive to providers’ and teammates’ needs.
• Demonstrate teamwork and promote courteous, respectful, and professional relationships with employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• Social Security replacement retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Community resource navigation support.
• Childcare discount programs and discounts or perks on brands and travel.
• Education and development opportunities, including career pathways and coaching.
• Tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development.
• Loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed