Job ID73333

　　LocationAurora, Colorado

　　Full/Part TimePart-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 Orthodontic Assistant prepares treatment rooms, provides support topatients and assists the orthodontist with a variety of treatmentprocedures, including infant orthopedics, interceptive orthodontictreatment, comprehensive orthodontic treatment and combined surgicalorthodontic treatment. The Orthodontic Assistant also assists in dentalemergencies that occur in the Dental Clinic, Emergency Department(ED), Operating Room (OR) and Procedure Suite (PC).

　　Additional Information

　　Department: HP Orthodontics-LoweHours per week: varies based on department needs but projected to be up to32 hours/week with the following shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:730 AM-5 PM and Friday: 730 AM - 4 PM

　　Qualifications

　　Education: High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from anaccredited Dental Assistant certification program.Experience: Two years of experience as an Orthodontic AssistantEquivalency: Five years of chair side orthodontic assistant experience maysubstitute for graduation from a Dental Assistant certification program.Certification(s): CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers

　　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.Prepares treatment room for patient by following the day sheet treatment plan.Prepares patient for treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating anddraping patients.Sterilizes and prepares instruments, equipment and materials at thechair-side for orthodontist's access.Examines patient and checks for loose or broken appliances prior to procedure.Properly reviews patient's history and medical records prior to patientvisit and provides orthodontist with a brief. Informs orthodontist of anybroken appliances prior to procedu e.Responsible for proper documentation of patient visit as appropriate. Updatespatient health history, patient chart and other patient documentation.Takes properly formatted photographs and radiographs and enters intopatient's record.Provides assistance to the orthodontist during treatment.Performs pediatric prophylaxis.Places and removes orthodontic separators.Properly prepares teeth for orthodontic procedures, such as bonding andbanding.Changes and ligates archwires with elastomers or steel ligatures.Properly fits and cements orthodontic bands.Tries in and adjusts fixed and removable orthodontic appliances as directed.