Job ID82865

　　LocationBroomfield

　　Full/Part TimeFull-Time

　　Regular/TemporaryRegular

　　Why Work at Children's....

　　Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcareexcellence for more than 100 years.Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists,researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future ofchild health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and acelebrated history, we're making new strides every day.We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses CredentialingCenter and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatrichospitals by U.S. News & World Report.As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families fromall over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals,11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatriccare specialties.Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the bestpossible care to each child and family we treat.That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access,advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with differentidentities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know wecan see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects thediversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diversetalent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help usone day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comesthrough oA career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, andmotivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it'sdifferent.

　　Job Overview

　　The Dental Assistant is primarily responsible for preparing treatment roomsand providing support to patients and assisting the dentists with a variety oftreatment procedures.

　　Additional Information

　　Department: North Campus DentalHours per week: 40, eligible for benefitsShift: Monday thru Thursday 7:45am - 5:00pmFriday 7:45 - 4:00pm (Two Fridays per month OR 7:00am - 4:00pm)

　　Qualifications

　　EDUCATION - High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from anaccredited Dental Assistant certification program required.EXPERIENCE - No experience required; pediatric experience preferred.Bilingual optional.EQUIVALENCY - Five years of chair side dental assistant experience maysubstitute for graduation from a Dental Assistant certification program.CERTIFICATION(S) - State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies(DORA) Surgical Assistant or Surgical Tech Registration required; CPRand Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers required.

　　Responsibilities

　　POPULATION SPECIFIC CARENeonate - 30 days to 1yrToddlers - >1yr to 3yrsPre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrsSchool age - >5yrs to 13yrsAdolescent - >13yrs to 18yrsAdult - >18yrs to 65yrsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of thefollowing essential functions. These examples do not include all of thefunctions which the employee may be expected to perform.Utilizes the electronic dental record and digital radiographyPrepares treatment room for patient by following the day sheet treatment plan.Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seatingand draping patients.Sterilizes and prepares instruments, equipment and materials at thechair-side for dentist's access.Takes radiographs and mounts to the chart using digital radiography proceduresand equipment.Performs pediatric prophylaxis including providing patients and parent withoral hygiene instruction and demonstration.Assists in dental emergencies that occur in the clinic by preparing treatmentroom, and ensuring accessibility of instruments, equipment and mat rialsduring procedures. Anticipates instruments needed by dentists throughout theprocedure and ensures timely access of instruments.Updates patient health history, patient chart and other patient documentation.Complies with OSHA regulations, infection control protocols, CHCO patientsafety policies, Joint Commission regulations, National Patient SafetyGoals (NPSG), and QSRS filing.Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenancerequirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshootingmalfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories andcompleting training on new equipment.