Dental Assistant Dental Care 1 or Dental Care II Grad Perio
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University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Dental Medicine
Job Title Dental Assistant Dental Care 1 or Dental Care II Grad Perio
Position #Requisition #36485
Job Summary:
The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) welcomes applications for fulltime Dental Care Assistants to work in all specialized dentistry areas. The position requires extensive diverse and progressively responsible experience including direct responsibility for providing fourhanded 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 xray 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 fourhanded chairside activities and in clinical operations support.
Work Location:
Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora Colorado
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is nationally recognized for the quality of its educational programs its interdisciplinary research and its excellent clinical care programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of many of Colorados most underserved citizens. We are invested in creating career pathways learning and development opportunities and developing people infrastructures to support the workforce.
Why work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Dental Care I:
- One year 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.
- 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.
- Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience.
- Must possess current valid CPR and/or BLS certification
Dental Care II:
- 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.
- 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.
- Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience.
- Must possess current valid CPR and/or BLS certification
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist License
- Recent experience working in a fastpaced dental environment
- Experience with clinical area preparation in a dental clinic and/or office.
- Experience taking xrays
- 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 multitask
- 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
How to Apply:
For full consideration please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address
Questions should be directed to:
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by November 15th 2024
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as
Dental Care I $39743$46098
Dental Care II $43806$50822
The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
