Dental Assistant- CMHHIP
About The Position
This position exists to enhance efficiency in the dental office and to optimize patient comfort and safety during assessment and treatment by providing general support to the dentist. This includes scheduling patients, collecting treatment data, preparing the operatory, assisting during dental procedures, sterilizing instruments, disinfecting operatories, ordering and inventorying supplies, maintaining dental equipment, and maintaining the records associated with these activities. The role is 100% in-person and operates within a 24-hour facility, Monday - Thursday from 07:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of relevant experience in Dental Assisting OR Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program which may substitute for one year of experience.
- Active Xray certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
- Full background and reference checks required.
- State of Colorado residency at the time of application and throughout employment.
- 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening.
- Influenza vaccination.
- Other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a dental facility.
- Experience with dental software.
- Google Suite knowledge.
- Prior experience in secure or specialized healthcare environments.
- Background in correctional facilities, mental health or community health centers.
- Relevant previous experience within the state of Colorado.
Responsibilities
- Organize and track requests for dental treatment at the CMHHIP clinic.
- Collaborate with unit and transportation staff to arrange dental appointments.
- Assist the dentist with treatment by organizing patient health information, providing operative setup, exposing and processing radiographs, passing instruments, and fabricating models and denture trays.
- Clean and disinfect the dental unit and treatment surfaces after procedures.
- Maintain interactions with patients that promote comfort and treatment acceptance.
- Maintain a safe clinical environment by consistently following hospital, OSHA, and CDC infection control standards, including instrument sterilization, operatory disinfection, proper PPE use, and compliance with all infection prevention protocols.
- Oversee comprehensive equipment maintenance, compliance tracking, and inventory control.
- Evaluate chairside mechanical issues and perform routine fixes or escalate complex repairs.
- Determine the optimal schedule for logging critical inspections, calibrations, and waterline biofilm treatments.
- Analyze inventory levels, expiration dates, and patient volume to decide when to reorder supplies.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans
- Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Vacation and sick leave
- State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
- Employee Wellness program
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
- Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (for some positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
