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

Denver Health • Denver, CO

2d • $23 - $32

About The Position

The Dental Assistant II works under direct supervision to provide sub-professional dental assistance in the care and treatment of patients. The role requires strong knowledge of dental procedures and the ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in the clinic schedule. The assistant supports preventative, comprehensive, specialty, and advanced dental procedures; maintains the clinic environment; manages daily schedules; and performs clinical support functions. The position may require travel to Denver Health dental clinics as needed.

At the clinic level, the assistant maintains equipment, materials, and supplies; reviews schedules and communicates adjustments to support patient flow; develops time-management and office-flow skills; and supports front-office staff and leadership. At chairside, the assistant prepares for treatment, assists providers, obtains diagnostic materials and radiographs, records patient information, communicates with patients and providers, maintains operatories, and follows infection-control practices and applicable regulations. The assistant also contributes to positive, professional relationships with employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.

This is a PRN/intermittent position with a varying shift. The listed pay range is $22.92–$32.09 per hour.

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 credential from 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.
• 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; stock, set up, and break down rooms.
• Review schedules, identify team needs, communicate adjustments, and support appropriate patient flow.
• Develop time-management and office-flow skills and support front-office staff and leadership.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental procedures and answer questions during the consent process.
• Prepare for dental treatment, including retrieving appropriate charting notes.
• Communicate with patients and providers, complete rooming tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Acquire quality diagnostic and radiographic images for providers.
• Provide chairside dental assistance to providers and support recall and preventative exams.
• Handle dental instruments appropriately and sterilize equipment.
• Use proper asepsis and infection-control practices in operatories; follow OSHA, Joint Commission, EPA, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Attend to individual patient needs and provide age-appropriate care.
• Hand off patients appropriately to the Patient Access Specialist and communicate patient status and next steps.
• Maintain dental operatories and remain attentive to provider and teammate needs.
• Promote teamwork and courteous, respectful, empathetic relationships with employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%.
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Community resource navigation support.
• Childcare discount programs.
• Discounts and perks on brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition assistance and education and development opportunities, including career pathways and coaching.
• 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