Certified Dental Assistant – Eastside Dental Clinic (PRN/ In

We are recruiting for a motivated Certified Dental Assistant – Eastside Dental
Clinic (PRN/ Intermittent) to join our team!

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DepartmentEastside Dental Clinic

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.
Ability to TRAVEL to all Denver Health dental clinics (Eastside,
Westside, Southwest Pena, Montbello, Lowry, OMC, and Webb) to
assist providers as needed.

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, &
operatorys.
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 patients care. (10%)

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) American Heart Association (AHA) required
(CDA) Certified Dental Assistant Dental Assisting National Board Inc (DANB)
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 Dentists instructions.
Ability to schedule patients using in-house scheduling software.
Ability to calm patient when necessary.

ShiftVaries (United States of America)

Work TypePRN/Intermittent

Salary$22.48 – $30.41 / hr

Benefits

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… For full info follow application
link.

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