Temporary Dental Assistant - Multi-Specialty Onsite

cu; Aurora; On-site; PHP 2,162,000 - 2,421,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Temporary Dental Assistant to support the School of Dental Medicine in diverse, fast-paced clinical settings across multiple specialties. This role requires four-handed chairside assistance, strict infection control, radiography, and patient positioning to ensure high-quality clinical care.

Two years of dental assisting experience is required, with an accredited program substituting for one year if applicable; CPR/BLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of dental assisting experience.
• Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Patient preparation and positioning.
• Clinical area preparation.
• Use of sterile techniques and infection control procedures.
• Maintain patient data and records.
• Perform and develop dental radiographs.
• Performs appropriate aseptic and sterilization techniques.
• Prepares specialized instrument setups for students, residents and faculty.
• Inspects instruments/tools for good condition.
• Develops, mounts and identifies radiographic films.
• Troubleshoots the scanner to ensure high-quality films.

Skills

Dental assisting

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Radiographic equipment handling

Job description

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Temporary Dental Assistant to support the School of Dental Medicine in diverse, fast-paced clinical settings across multiple specialties. This role requires four-handed chairside assistance, strict infection control, radiography, and patient positioning to ensure high-quality clinical care.

Two years of dental assisting experience is required, with an accredited program substituting for one year if applicable; CPR/BLS is preferred.