Dental Assistant II - Webb Pediatric Dental Clinic

Denver Health•Denver, CO

23h•$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 dental patients. The role requires strong knowledge of dental procedures and the ability to anticipate and adapt to clinic schedule changes. The assistant supports preventive, comprehensive, specialty, and advanced dental procedures and may travel to Denver Health dental clinics to provide assistance as needed. At the clinic level, the assistant helps maintain the environment of care, equipment, materials, supplies, and daily schedules to support patient flow. At chairside, the assistant supports providers, prepares treatment areas and materials, obtains diagnostic images, records patient information, communicates with patients and providers, and follows infection-control practices. At the employee level, the assistant contributes to positive professional relationships and teamwork.

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 a dentist's 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 rooms and help set up and break down rooms.
Review daily schedules, identify team needs, communicate 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 questions during the consent process.
Prepare for dental treatment, including setting up and pulling up appropriate charting notes.
Communicate effectively with patients and providers, with attention to time management.
Complete rooming task questions.
Acquire diagnostic and quality radiographic images with appropriate visibility and contrast.
Provide chairside dental assistance to providers.
Handle dental instruments and sterilize equipment appropriately.
Use proper asepsis techniques and practices in operatories, and follow OSHA, Joint Commission, EPA, and HIPAA regulations and guidelines.
Understand individual patient needs and provide age-appropriate care.
Assist with recall and preventive exams.
Hand off patients appropriately to the Patient Access Specialist and communicate next steps and patient status.
Maintain the dental operatory and attend to providers' and teammates' needs.
Demonstrate teamwork and promote positive relationships with employees, physicians, patients, and visitors through courteous, dignified, empathetic, and respectful communication.

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.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus 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, travel, and other perks.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Professional clinical advancement program and 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.