On Call /PRN Dental Assistant -10973

Dental Assistant – Stout Street Health Center (On Call/PRN basis) Responsibilities Assist the Dental Director, dentists, and hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Support treatment procedures, including patient seating, medical history intake, radiology preparation, and instrument tray setup. Maintain compliance with infection control protocols and sterilization procedures. Keep a clean and orderly work environment, including disinfecting treatment rooms and disposing of contaminated waste per OSHA protocols. Prepare dental materials (cements, amalgams, composites, impression materials), cast models, and dies. Takes, develops, mounts, and labels dental radiographs (x‑rays). Assist with laboratory case preparation, receiving, and handling of lab cases. Collect and record patient medical and oral health histories; measure blood pressure and blood sugar when necessary. Provide patient support and reassurance before, during, and after procedures, using calm voice tones and appropriate techniques. Explain post‑procedure oral care instructions to patients. Assist with front‑office duties: scheduling appointments, handling phone inquiries, verifying insurance, registering new patients, and managing chart filing. Help patients complete registration packets and financial/benefits forms. Arrange equipment during clinic opening/closing, including compressors, vacuum, dental chairs, water bottles, x‑ray developer, and fixer. Record and retrieve dental records and treatment information accurately. Respond to medical and dental emergencies, performing CPR if required. Perform all duties within the scope of practice defined by Colorado law. Qualifications Valid driver’s license (may be waived under certain circumstances). High school graduation required. Graduation from a federally accredited dental assisting program ( preferred) Current CPR certification required. 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant with patient care and front‑office duties preferred. EDDA certification strongly preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred. Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Compliance with all legal requirements and ethical standards. Benefits Health insurance: Choice of HMO or PPO plans. Full‑time employees contribute 1% of earnings for HMO coverage and ≤4% for dependents. Dental insurance or discount plan. Vision insurance. Flexible spending accounts for health care, dependent care, and parking expenses. Basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. Employee Assistance Program. 401(k) retirement plan with dollar‑for‑dollar matching up to 5% of earnings (3‑year vesting). Paid time off: 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 weeks of vacation for new full‑time employees in their first year. We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following the date of hire. Equal Employment Opportunity : The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, and selecting volunteers and 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. Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Coloradocoalition