Dental Assistant I, Pediatrics - Webb Peds Dental Clinic

We are recruiting for a motivated Dental Assistant I, Pediatrics - Webb Peds Dental Clinic to join our team! We are here for lifes journey. Where is your life journey taking you? 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. Department Webb Dental Peds Specialty Job Summary 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.) 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: Communicates well with patients while greeting and seating patients in a timely manner. 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. Assist with all areas of Recall and Preventative Exams: Review PT chart and health history, relay information to doctor; health history updated yearly Begin to recognize caries risk and develop skill as it applies to fluoride treatment and radiograph periodicity. Complete prophy with disclosing agent, no evidence of disclosing solution or plaque left behind when finished. Educate patients and parents of recommended hygiene instructions. Begin to learn to treatment plan and sequence TX in order of priority (with dentist). 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: 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%) 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, 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 Dentists instructions. Works with front office to schedule patients. Calming, positive, and supportive chairside manner Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $21.71 - $30.39 / 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 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 employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All 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, Denvers 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 Colorados 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. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. Youll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.