Clinic Dental Care Assistant II

Job Summary:

This position provides advanced clinical support in the Oral Surgery and Urgent Care/Emergency Clinic to undergraduate dental students, faculty and other clinic staff. This includes patient preparation and coordination, applying an advanced understanding of sterile techniques, performing infection control procedures, maintaining patient data and records, and performing and developing dental radiographs.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Key Responsibilities:

Urgent Care/Emergency Clinic & Undergraduate Oral Surgery Clinic (95%):

All Clinics:

• Clinical area preparation including stocking and ordering supplies.
• Greet and seat patients.
• Use an electronic health records system to process various transactions (i.e., assign dental students patients, chart accurate procedures and codes).
• Use of sterile techniques and infection control procedures.
• Check out instruments; Inspects appropriate instruments/tools for good working order.  
• Coordinate with oral surgery clinic when moving patients from Urgent Care clinic to Oral Surgery.  
• Ensure all the proper procedures are consented for correctly.
• Complete x-ray quality assurance.
• Respond to medical emergencies in the SDM building including notifying the SDM medical response team and or 911.
• Develops, mount, and identifies radiographic films. 

Urgent Care/Emergency Clinic:

• Coordinate with endo clinic to schedule patients correctly including all AxiUm forms.

Undergraduate Oral Surgery:

• Assign patients to Undergrad Oral Surgery students in AxiUm.
• Schedule patients for oral surgery.
• Help students with post-operative instructions that are given to the patient.
• Work on oral surgery referrals.
• Make follow-up calls to every patient seen in the oral surgery department.
• Verify and work with students and faculty to oversee competencies are being completed.
• Coordinate with students to assure patients are being seen in a timely manner.

Clinical Educational Support (5%)

• Support the educational mission of the SDM, including role modeling and coaching students on how to function as a dental assistant in both four-handed chairside activities and in clinic operations support.

Why Join Us:

These positions are integral to dental education clinical operations, focusing on dental care and assisting, with the opportunity for training and career growth in a health care industry.

We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated. The position is located at the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours per week worked as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of dental care and/or assisting experience. Substitution: Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience.

Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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:

• Effectively communicates by actively listening and sharing relevant information with patients, dental students, faculty and other SDM workforce individuals
• Interacts and collaborates effectively with internal and external constituents to meet expectations and ensure the effectiveness of the department; fosters a sense of belonging; contributes to building a community of openness and inclusiveness; and supports an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Demonstrated responsible personal and professional conduct, which contribute to the overall goals and mission of the department.
• Developed initiative and problem solving; ability to distinguish relevant from irrelevant information; and accepts challenges due to changing conditions, situations and work responsibilities.
• Shares responsibilities and enhances team morale; understands how his/her individual role contributes to the success of the unit; and ensures that working relationships with others reflect respect for differing approaches.
• Developed knowledge of dental terminology and instrumentation.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of knowledge, and proficiency in all phases or dental assisting.
• Familiarity with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, SDM and university policies, standards of practice, and processes

How to Apply:

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

Questions should be directed to: Sean McBride at [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until Friday, Februrary 3, 2023.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established as $3,091 - $4,277 per month.

The above hiring range represents the University’s 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: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 [email protected] ​.

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:

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.