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, Non-Certified Dental Assistant - Outpatient Clinics

, Non-Certified Dental Assistant - Outpatient Clinics

Denver Health • Denver, Colorado
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
We are recruiting for a , Non-Certified Dental Assistant - Outpatient Clinics to join our team!


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Department

Dental Assistant Training

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, provides sub-professional dental work assisting dentist in the care and treatment of dental patients. Functions both as dental chair and office assistant. Assists the Dental Chair by passing instruments, preparing compounds, and assisting with taking x-rays and impressions. Assists with office functions by scheduling appointments and preparing patient records.

Essential Functions :

  • Chair Side Duties:
  • Provides chair side assistance to the dentist in the examination & treatment of Pedodontics, Endodontics, Prosthetics, Oral Surgery, & other dental procedures.
  • Seats patients immediately, reviews Health History, takes x-rays with good visibility and contrast, expected to have dental set-up ready when dentist enters room, performs special treatment procedures, organizes and has operatory stocked with needed dental instruments & materials. (50%)
  • Sterilization and Disinfection:
  • Sterilizes all dental instruments, handpieces, and counter-tops, & operatory's.
  • Cares for Dental Equipment according to manufactures directions.
  • Follows guidelines of hospital policy for infection control. (20%)
  • Scheduling and Office Tasks
  • Schedules patients for re-visit appointments.
  • Maintains patient records and indicates the type of work done.
  • Reviews patient record to determine the instruments needed by the Dentist. (10%)
  • 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. (10%)
  • Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient's care. (10%)

Education :
  • No High School Diploma and/or No GED

Work Experience :
  • less than 1 year 0-1 months training/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 Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
  • Knowledge of filling compounds such as composites and amalgam.
  • Knowledge of patient record maintenance procedures.
  • Knowledge of safety guidelines.
  • Skill in placing and positioning suction tubes in patients.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to follow Dentistâ€s instructions.
  • Ability to schedule patients using in-house scheduling software.
  • Ability to calm patient when necessary.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$ - $ / hr

Benefits

  • Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to , 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 programÂ

  • National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

  • Respect

  • Belonging

  • Accountability

  • Transparency


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