Dental Assistant II- 10728

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:

* Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible.

* Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services.

* Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve.

* Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development.

* Using resources judiciously and effectively.

The Dental Assistant II provides advanced support to dentists and hygienists in the care and treatment of clients, while also taking on additional responsibilities and leading specific initiatives within the dental team. This position requires a deeper understanding of dental treatment and patient care, contributing to high-quality patient experience in an integrated health care setting.

NOTE: In order to ensure that our consumers receive the best possible care the candidate chosen to fill this position will be required to complete our internal credentialing and privileging process prior to a start date. The credentialing and privileging timeline is dependent on the selected candidate's submission of documents necessary for clearance. Please note that a start date will be scheduled once credentialing and privileging is complete.

Additional Requirement

• Valid driver's license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business.

Coalition Benefits

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We're proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.
The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform Dental Assistant responsibilities
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• Collaborate with the Dental Assistant Supervisor to train new and existing dental assistants, fostering a supportive learning environment.
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• Assist dentists and hygienists during various dental procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
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• Place purchasing orders and monitor the usage of dental inventory to ensure adequate supplies are maintained.
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• Assist the Dental Assistant Supervisors and outreach providers with off-site clinical needs, including stocking, inventory, and proper instrument handling and sterilization.
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• Monitor the master equipment maintenance list and ensure all dental equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions and departmental policies.
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• Stay informed on updates to CCH regulations and ensure compliance within the dental assistant team.
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• Maintain and update clinic documentation, including MSDS records and the dental manual, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
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• Stay current on infection control procedures, OSHA regulations, and HIPAA guidelines to ensure all practices meet required safety and privacy standards.
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• Coordinate workflow between dentists, assistants, and patients to facilitate effective communication and patient care.
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• Promptly report any incidents, clinic concerns, or changes to the Dental Assistant Supervisor or Director.
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• Ensure the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and proper disposal of contaminated materials in accordance with regulatory standards.
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• Participate in health promotion and disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site, as needed.
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• Foster a team environment built on respect, inclusiveness, and collaboration among staff members.
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• Ensure timely & accurate recording of all clinical/non-clinical services, communications, and tasks in the EHR and other systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date charts and any future upgrades as directed.

Qualifications Summary

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$23.98 - $29.06 a year

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.