"Dental Assistant II"

Dental Assistant II

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: School of Dental Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Sciences & Surgical Dentistry

Job Summary:

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) welcomes applications for full-time Dental Care Assistants to work in all specialized dentistry areas. The position requires extensive, diverse and progressively responsible experience, including direct responsibility for providing four-handed chair side dental assistance in all specialized dentistry (i.e., oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, endodontics, and restorative), patient preparation and positioning, clinical area preparation, use of sterile techniques and performing infection control procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Chair Side Assistance - 95% (Essential Function)

• Patient preparation and positioning;
• clinical area preparation;
• use of sterile techniques and infection control procedures;
• maintain patient data and records;
• perform and develop dental radiographs;
• Performs appropriate aseptic and sterilization techniques.
• Prepares specialized instruments setups for undergraduate students, residents and faculty to be used during dental patient treatment.
• 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

Clinical Education Support - 5% (Essential Function)

• 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:

• Two years of dental assisting experience
• Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience.
• NOTE: If exercising the education substitution, applicants MUST attach a copy of their dental assisting certificate to their application materials no later than the closing date listed in the announcement.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must possess current valid CPR and/or BLS certification
• Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist License
• 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
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong oral communication skills
• Knowledge of dental terminology and instrumentation
• Knowledge of current dental materials, tools and instruments, and proper use and technique
• Familiarity with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of dental materials, their use, maintenance and storage

Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $43,812 - $50,830 annually.

How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Jordan Thomas, Jordan.Thomas@CUAnschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by January 5th, 2026