full-time 1 month ago
Dental Assistant Non-Certified
Children's Hospital Colorado
13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
19.37 - 29.05/hr
About the Practice
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Epic Software
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Job Description
Job Overview
The Dental Assistant Non-Certified is primarily responsible for preparing treatment rooms and providing support to patients and assisting the dentists with a variety of treatment procedures.
Department
Dentistry
Position Status
40 hours per week, eligible for benefits
Shift
Monday-Thursday, 7:45am-5:00pm
Friday 7:45am-4:00pm
Saturday twice a month
Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Hourly Range: $19.37 to $29.05
Duties & Responsibilities
Utilizes the electronic dental record and digital radiography
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and completing training on new equipment.
Performs a rotation through the simulation lab and participates in emergency code drills in preparation for medical emergencies.
Monitors dental supply inventory and reports supply needs to appropriate staff member.
Scans all sterile instruments received daily from SPD into the SPM (Sterile Processing Maintenance) system.
Prepares dirty instruments for sterile processing in decontamination room and scan/ records patient information cards into SPM system.
Prepares treatment room for patient by following the treatment plan by reviewing EPIC schedule on Dental Clinic Snapboard.
Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, confirming patient identity and Legal Guardianship, comforting, seating and draping patients.
Prepares instruments and tray setups, equipment and materials at the chair-side for dentist’s access during patient care.
Takes radiographs and scans into MiPacs and EPIC using digital radiography procedures and equipment.
Performs pediatric prophylaxis including providing patients and parent with oral hygiene instruction and demonstration.
Assists in dental urgent and walk in procedures that occur in the clinic/or Emergency by preparing treatment room, and ensuring accessibility of instruments, equipment and materials during procedures. Anticipates instruments needed by dentists throughout the procedure and ensures timely access of instruments. Assists in sedation and PC/OR procedures with supervision.
Updates patient health history, patient chart and other patient documentation.
Complies with OSHA regulations, infection control protocols, CHCO patient safety policies, Joint Commission regulations, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), and QSRS filing.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees
High School diploma or GED
Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant certification program
Equivalency
Five years of chair side dental assistant experience may substitute for graduation from a Dental Assistant certification program.
Licenses & Certifications
Basic Life Support
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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The Dental Assistant Non-Certified is primarily responsible for preparing treatment rooms and providing support to patients and assisting the dentists with a variety of treatment procedures.
Department
Dentistry
Position Status
40 hours per week, eligible for benefits
Shift
Monday-Thursday, 7:45am-5:00pm
Friday 7:45am-4:00pm
Saturday twice a month
Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Hourly Range: $19.37 to $29.05
Duties & Responsibilities
Utilizes the electronic dental record and digital radiography
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and completing training on new equipment.
Performs a rotation through the simulation lab and participates in emergency code drills in preparation for medical emergencies.
Monitors dental supply inventory and reports supply needs to appropriate staff member.
Scans all sterile instruments received daily from SPD into the SPM (Sterile Processing Maintenance) system.
Prepares dirty instruments for sterile processing in decontamination room and scan/ records patient information cards into SPM system.
Prepares treatment room for patient by following the treatment plan by reviewing EPIC schedule on Dental Clinic Snapboard.
Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, confirming patient identity and Legal Guardianship, comforting, seating and draping patients.
Prepares instruments and tray setups, equipment and materials at the chair-side for dentist’s access during patient care.
Takes radiographs and scans into MiPacs and EPIC using digital radiography procedures and equipment.
Performs pediatric prophylaxis including providing patients and parent with oral hygiene instruction and demonstration.
Assists in dental urgent and walk in procedures that occur in the clinic/or Emergency by preparing treatment room, and ensuring accessibility of instruments, equipment and materials during procedures. Anticipates instruments needed by dentists throughout the procedure and ensures timely access of instruments. Assists in sedation and PC/OR procedures with supervision.
Updates patient health history, patient chart and other patient documentation.
Complies with OSHA regulations, infection control protocols, CHCO patient safety policies, Joint Commission regulations, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), and QSRS filing.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees
High School diploma or GED
Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant certification program
Equivalency
Five years of chair side dental assistant experience may substitute for graduation from a Dental Assistant certification program.
Licenses & Certifications
Basic Life Support
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
#LI-KS2
About Children's Hospital Colorado
Children's Hospital Colorado, located in Aurora, CO, is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing high-quality care for children. They offer a wide range of services and are known for their expertise in pediatric healthcare.
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