The Dental Assistant II provides sub-professional dental support to providers, assisting with patient care and treatment, which includes chairside assistance, acquiring diagnostic images, and recording patient data. Responsibilities also involve maintaining the clinic environment, managing daily schedules, and ensuring proper infection control practices are followed.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have 1-3 years of experience providing chairside assistance to dental providers during patient examination and treatment, along with a required Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from AHA or American Red Cross. Knowledge of various dental materials, safety guidelines (OSHA, CDC, ADA), and excellent communication skills are necessary for this role.
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Job description
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Dental Assistant II - Dental Clinic, Southwest Family Health Center (PRN/ Intermittent) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Pena FHC Dental Job Summary The Dental Assistant II, under direct supervision, provides sub-professional dental work assisting dental providers in the care and treatment of dental patients. Demonstrates strong knowledge of Dental procedures. Able to anticipate and adapt to changes in the dental clinic schedule autonomously. Proficient in supporting all preventative, comprehensive, specialty, advanced dental procedures. 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. 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:
Demonstrates strong knowledge base of all dental procedures.
Reviews and answers questions during consent process.
Sets up and prepares according to dental treatment including pulling up appropriate charting notes.
Communicates well with patients and providers with particular attention to time management.
Completes all rooming task questions.
Acquires diagnostic and quality radiographic images for the providers with good visibility and contrast.
Benefits
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
Community resource navigation support
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.
Understands individual patient needs; Exhibits age appropriate care.
Assist with all areas of Recall and Preventative Exams.
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:
Demonstrates team player effort.
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 communications. (10%) Education: No High School Diploma and/or No GED Work Experience: 1-3 years of experience providing chair side assistance to dental providers in the examination and treatment of patients required Licenses: 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 Knowledge, 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 Commission safety guidelines. Skill in placing and positioning suction tubes and isolation devices in patients. Excellent customer service skills and communication. Ability to follow Dentist’s instructions. Works with front office to schedule patients. Calming, positive, and supportive chairside manner Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type PRN/Intermittent Salary $22.92 - $32.09 / hr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3% On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Community resource navigation support Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. We Love Our Purpose Our purpose shapes our culture and guides how we show up—for our patients, our communities, and one another. Every role at Denver Health contributes to improving lives, advancing health equity, and strengthening the communities we serve. Together, we strive to transform the health of our patients and to be the most trusted health care provider in Colorado. Our values—respect, belonging, transparency, and accountability—are the foundation of our culture and are reflected across every position, clinical and nonclinical alike. No matter where you work at Denver Health, your role has a meaningful impact on patient health—often in ways you may not even realize. We invest in our people through resources designed to support both immediate success and long-term growth. Mentorship programs, tuition assistance, and our Workforce Development Center help employees transition seamlessly into their roles while preparing for future advancement. We also lead the market with a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions with a match of up to 9.5%. Recognizing the emotional and physical demands of many jobs in health care, we created the RESTORE Center—a leading-edge space that provides intentional peer-support, and an innovative environment designed to reduce burnout and support employee well-being. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Learn more about Denver Health.
