Dental Assistant II, Pediatrics - Webb Peds Dental Clinic
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: March 14, 2025
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Job Description:
We are recruiting for a motivated Dental Assistant II,
Pediatrics - Webb Peds Dental Clinic to join our team!
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health.DepartmentWebb Dental Peds SpecialtyJob Summary
The Dental Assistant II, under direct supervision, provides
sub-professional dental work assisting dental providers in the care
and treatment of dental patients. Demonstrates strong knowledge of
Dental procedures. Able to anticipate and adapt to changes in the
dental clinic schedule autonomously. Proficient in supporting all
preventative, comprehensive, specialty, advanced dental procedures.
At the clinic level maintains the environment of care, manages
daily schedules, and performs clinical supportive functions. Is
able to support and travel to all Denver Health dental clinics to
dental assist as needed. At the chairside level, assists at the
dental chair, acquires quality radiographic images and diagnostic
material, records and tracks patient data, provides excellent
communication, and performs sound infection control practices and
techniques. At the employee level promotes positive and
professional interpersonal relationships and supports the team
concept.
Essential Functions:At the Clinic Level:* Maintaining all
environment of care areas, including equipment, dental materials,
and stocking of supplies in all rooms to ensure that the clinic is
functional and in good working order. i.e. (Completing champion
duties, stocking rooms during downtime, and helping set up and
breakdown rooms for other team members.)* Reviews daily schedules
to determine needs for the day for the TEAM and communicates
adjustments for proper patient flow. i.e. (continuously observes
schedule for changes throughout the day of, next day, and week.
Scrubs schedule for the above during downtime.)* Begin to learn
time management and office flow.* Supports front office staff and
leadership. 40%At the Chair Side Level:* Demonstrates strong
knowledge base of all dental procedures.* Reviews and answers
questions during consent process.* Sets up and prepares according
to dental treatment including pulling up appropriate charting
notes.* Communicates well with patients and providers with
particular attention to time management.* Completes all rooming
task questions.* Acquires diagnostic and quality radiographic
images for the providers with good visibility and contrast.*
Provides chair side dental assistance to all providers* Properly
handling of dental instruments and sterilization of needed
equipment.* Proper Asepsis techniques and practices in the
operatories* Follows OSHA, Joint Commission, EPA, and HIPAA
regulations and guidelines. i.e.* Understands individual patient
needs; Exhibits age appropriate care.* Assist with all areas of
Recall and Preventative Exams.* Proper handoff to Patient Access
Specialist (PAS); communicate next steps/patient status.* Detail
oriented and perceptive to doctor and teammates needs* Maintains
Dental Operatory. 50%At the Employee Level:* Demonstrates team
player effort.* Promotes positive interpersonal (customer)
relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and
visitors.* Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy
and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal
and non-verbal communications.
Education:
- No High School Diploma and/or No GED
Work Experience:- 1-3 years of experience providing chair side assistance to a
dentist in the examination and treatment of patients preferred
Licenses:- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
- CDA-Certified Dental Assistant - DANB - Dental Assisting
National Board Inc
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Knowledge of dental materials such as composites, amalgam, impression materials, and Iso-dry.
- Knowledge of patient record maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of OSHA, CDC, ADA 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 Dentist's instructions.
- Works with front office to schedule patients.
- Calming, positive, and supportive chairside mannerShiftDays
(United States of America)Work TypeRegularSalary$22.53 - $31.54 /
hrBenefits
- Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health
Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employerOur Values
- Respect
- Belonging
- Accountability
- TransparencyAll job applicants for safety-sensitive positions
must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of
employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.RequiredPreferredJob Industries- Other
- 1-3 years of experience providing chair side assistance to a
dentist in the examination and treatment of patients preferred
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