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Dental Assistant PRN

Dental Assistant PRN

Children's Hospital ColoradoAurora, CO, United States
6 days ago
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  • Full-time
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102918

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Aurora

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Job Overview

The Dental Assistant is primarily responsible for preparing treatment rooms and providing support to patients and assisting the dentists with a variety of treatment procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Location : Periop and Surgical Procedure Center
  • Job Information : PRN - not eligible for benefits
  • Shift Details : Typically needed :

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11am - 1400.

Plus 1 Monday per month from 11am-1400.

Additional intermittent needs to cover PTO and unexpected sick calls.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

  • Utilizes the electronic dental record and digital radiography
  • Prepares treatment room for patient by following the day sheet treatment plan.
  • Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping patients.
  • Sterilizes and prepares instruments, equipment and materials at the chair-side for dentist's access.
  • Takes radiographs and mounts to the chart using digital radiography procedures and equipment.
  • Performs pediatric prophylaxis including providing patients and parent with oral hygiene instruction and demonstration.
  • Assists in dental emergencies that occur in the clinic by preparing treatment room, and ensuring accessibility of instruments, equipment and materials during procedures. Anticipates instruments needed by dentists throughout the procedure and ensures timely access of instruments.
  • Updates patient health history, patient chart and other patient documentation.
  • Complies with OSHA regulations, infection control protocols, CHCO patient safety policies, Joint Commission regulations, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), and QSRS filing.
  • Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and completing training on new equipment.
  • Performs a rotation through the simulation lab and participates in emergency code drills in preparation for medical emergencies.
  • Monitors dental supply inventory and reports supply needs to appropriate staff member.
  • Actively participates in daily huddle
  • Assists in sedation and PC / OR procedures, with supervision
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION - High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant certification program.

    EXPERIENCE - No experience required. Pediatric dental experience strongly preferred.

    EQUIVALENCY - Five years of chair side dental assistant experience may substitute for graduation from a Dental Assistant certification program.

    CERTIFICATION(S) - State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Surgical Assistant or Surgical Tech Registration; CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers. Radiology certificate preferred.

    Salary Information

    Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range : $19.37 to $29.05

    Benefits Information

    As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

    As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

    Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

    EEO Statement

    It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

    Colorado Residents : In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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