Dental Assistant II - Outpatient Medical Center (OMC)

Denver Health • Denver, CO

3d • $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 a strong knowledge of dental procedures and the ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in clinic schedules. The assistant supports preventative, comprehensive, specialty, and advanced dental procedures; helps maintain the care environment and daily schedules; and may travel to Denver Health dental clinics as needed. Responsibilities include chairside assistance, obtaining radiographic images and diagnostic materials, recording and tracking patient data, communicating with patients and providers, and maintaining infection-control practices. The Dental Assistant II is also expected to foster professional, positive relationships and contribute to a collaborative team.

At the clinic level, the position maintains equipment, materials, and supplies; helps prepare and break down rooms; reviews schedules and communicates adjustments to support patient flow; develops time-management and office-flow skills; and supports front-office staff and leadership. At the chairside level, the assistant prepares for treatment, assists providers, answers questions during the consent process, completes rooming tasks, obtains diagnostic images, handles and sterilizes instruments, follows applicable safety and privacy guidelines, supports recall and preventive exams, and hands off patients to the Patient Access Specialist. At the employee level, the role promotes courteous, respectful interactions with coworkers, physicians, patients, and visitors.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience providing chairside assistance to dental providers in the examination and treatment of patients.
• 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 dentists’ instructions.
• Calming, positive, and supportive chairside manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment, dental materials, and supplies and help keep clinic rooms functional and prepared.
• Complete assigned champion duties, stock rooms during downtime, and help set up and break down rooms.
• Review daily and upcoming schedules, identify team needs, and communicate adjustments to support patient flow.
• Support front-office staff and leadership; work with the front office to schedule patients.
• Prepare for dental treatments, including pulling up appropriate charting notes.
• Review and answer questions during the consent process.
• Communicate with patients and providers, with attention to time management.
• Complete rooming-task questions.
• Obtain quality diagnostic and radiographic images with appropriate visibility and contrast.
• Provide chairside dental assistance to providers.
• Handle dental instruments appropriately and sterilize necessary equipment.
• Use proper asepsis techniques and practices in operatories and maintain the dental operatory.
• Follow OSHA, Joint Commission, EPA, and HIPAA regulations and guidelines.
• Provide age-appropriate care and respond to individual patient needs.
• Assist with recall and preventive exams.
• Hand off patients to the Patient Access Specialist and communicate next steps and patient status.
• Promote teamwork and positive, courteous, dignified, empathetic, and respectful relationships with employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and 7 holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• 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 and travel.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
• Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
• Shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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