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Department
Webb Dental Peds SpecialtyJob Summary
Under direct supervision, provides sub-professional dental work assisting pediatric dentists in the care and treatment of infants, children, adolescents and patients with special health care needs. Functions both as dental chair assistant and teacher. Assists the Dental Chair by passing instruments, preparing compounds, and assisting with taking x-rays and impressions Duties in the dental clinic include individual and team responsibilities. Dental assisting includes treatment room management and sterilization, mixing dental materials, obtaining radiographs, and taking impressions. Dental assisting will encompass surgical procedures and behavior management in the dental clinic as well as in the operating room. Office assistant functions will include patient records management and inventory management. Ability to TRAVEL to all Denver Health dental clinics (including but not limited to - Eastside, Westside, Southwest Pena, Montbello, Lowry, OMC, and Webb) to assist pediatric and general dentistry providers as needed.
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Days (United States of America)Work Type
PRN/IntermittentSalary
$24.56 - $33.23 / hrBenefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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