Oral Surgery Assistant (0.5 FTE)

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Department

• Setting up of operating area in accordance with the type of procedure being planned. Pass surgical tools, surgical dressing preparation and remove suture/debris removal. Clean sterile instruments and equipment according to the IFU's. Attach relevant monitoring equipment in preparation for surgery. (40%)
• Prepare patients for procedure. Obtain and record patient vital signs. (5%)
• Proper handling of instrumentation and equipment pre/post procedure. (5%)
• Monitor and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures. (5%)
• Ensure the patient does not breathe in fluids during procedure. Protect patient's lips, cheeks, and tongue from unnecessary injury. (5%)
• Continued monitoring of vital signs and instruction on post-operative care. (5%)
• Assist surgeon in the recovery of patients from sedation and anesthesia. (5%)
• Record treatment charts. (5%)
• Provide diagnostic information through x-rays, dental impressions, and casts. (5%)
• Appointment scheduling and confirmation. (10%)
• Ordering and managing the storage of dental supplies. (5%)
• Practices in alignment with Joint Commission guidelines and protocols (5%)

• High School Diploma or GED Required

• 4-6 years Dental or Surgical Tech experience Required

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• CDA-Certified Dental Assistant - DANB - Dental Assisting National Board Inc Required or
• Surgical Technologist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• DAANCE-Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination - AAOMS - American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Required

• Ability to take direction from an oral surgeon, ability to work quickly, be organized and detail oriented.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to stand for long periods.
• Should be reliable and have strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Epic experience, preferred.

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Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• 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

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.