Dental Assistant I - Lowry Dental Clinic (PRN / Intermittent)

Dental Assistant I - Lowry Dental Clinic

We are recruiting for a motivated Dental Assistant I - Lowry Dental Clinic (PRN / Intermittent) to join our team! Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all : Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

The Dental Assistant I, under direct supervision, provides sub-professional dental work assisting dental providers in the care and treatment of dental patients. 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. Proficient primarily in supporting recall and preventative dental exams. 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.)

Communicates well with patients while greeting and seating patients in a timely manner.

Assist with all areas of Recall and Preventative Exams : Review PT chart and health history, relay information to doctor; health history updated yearly

Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors.

Education : No High School Diploma and / or No GED

Work Experience : Less than 1 year of experience providing chair side assistance to a dentist in the examination and treatment of patients.

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, a d 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 manner

Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.