Temporary Dental Assistant — Four-Handed, Sterile Setup

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking temporary Dental Care Assistants to support four-handed chair side operations across all dental specialties, with emphasis on patient preparation, radiographs, and infection control.

The role requires diverse, progressively responsible experience and a commitment to sterile technique, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical education environment serving undergraduate students, residents and faculty.

Qualifications

• Two years of dental assisting experience
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience; attach certificate if substituting

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 aseptic and sterilization techniques

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

Customer service

Oral communication

Knowledge of dental terminology

Familiarity with OSHA/HIPAA

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

Digital dental radiographs

Sterilization techniques

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking temporary Dental Care Assistants to support four-handed chair side operations across all dental specialties, with emphasis on patient preparation, radiographs, and infection control.

The role requires diverse, progressively responsible experience and a commitment to sterile technique, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical education environment serving undergraduate students, residents and faculty.