"Clin Dental Care Asst II"

Clin Dental Care Asst II

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Department of Diagnostic Sciences & Surgical Dentistry

Job Title: Clinical Dental Care Assistant I or II (Dental Care I or II)

Position: #00217398 - Requisition: #39095

Job Summary:

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has an opening for a Clinical Dental Care Assistant I or II. Under the direction of the appropriate supervisor, this role is responsible for supporting clinical operations by preparing and positioning patients, preparing clinical areas for treatment, performing intraoral and extraoral radiographs, and ensuring proper use of sterile techniques and infection control procedures. The position plays a critical role in maintaining aseptic and sterilization standards, inspecting instruments and equipment for proper function, developing and identifying radiographic films, troubleshooting scanners for high-quality imaging, and assisting in the educational mission of the SDM by demonstrating and instructing dental students in technical dentistry practices and modeling effective clinical workflows.

We are seeking professionals who are collaborative, communicative, compassionate, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, patient-focused, and committed to continuous personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient preparation and positioning;
• clinical area preparation for the treatment of patients;
• use of sterile techniques and infection control procedures;
• Performs appropriate aseptic and sterilization techniques.
• Provide demonstration and instruction in the assigned areas of technical dentistry practices when assisting the dental students.
• Inspects appropriate instruments/tools for good condition/working order.
• Performs dental intraoral and extraoral radiographs using appropriate technique, x-ray equipment and safety equipment.
• Develops, mounts and identifies radiographic films.
• Troubleshoots the scanner to make sure films are being developed with high quality
• Support the educational mission of the SDM, including role modeling and coaching students how to function as a dental assistant in both four-handed chairside activities and in clinical operations support

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Clinical Dental Care Assistant I:
One year of dental assisting experience
o Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience.

Clinical Dental Care Assistant II:
Two years of dental assisting experience
o Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current valid CPR and/or BLS Certification
• Recent experience working in a fast paced dental environment
• Experience with clinical area preparation in a dental clinic and/or office.
• Experience taking x-rays
• Experience performing and developing digital dental radiographs.
• Experience in sterilizing dental tools, instruments and equipment.
• Experience working with students and faculty in a higher education and/or academic medical environment
• Experience working with multiple doctors

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of individuals
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in decision making
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong oral communication skills
• Knowledge of dental terminology and instrumentation
• Ability to demonstrate a high level, knowledge, and proficiency in all phases of dental assisting
• Familiarity with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines

Anticipated Pay Range:

Dental Care I: $3,312-$3,842 per month ($39,744-$46,099 per year)

Dental Care II: $3,651 - $4,235.83 per month ($43,812- $50,830 per year).