We are recruiting for a motivated Dental Assistant I - Outpatient Medical
Center (OMC) - (Full Time) to join our team!We are here for life's 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.DepartmentDH DENTAL PAV LJob SummaryThe 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
communicat
(10%)Education:
No High School Diploma and/or No GED requiredWork Experience:
1-3 years of experience providing chair side assistance to a dentist in the
examination and treatment of patients preferredLicenses:
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
prefe redKnowledge, 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 Commision safety guidelines.
Skill in placing and positioning suction tubes and isolation devices in
patients.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to follow Dentist's instructions.
Works with front office to schedule patients.
Calming, positive, and supportive chairside For full info follow
