Job Information
Children's Hospital Colorado Orthodontic Assistant PRN in Aurora, Colorado
Job ID73333
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
The Orthodontic Assistant prepares treatment rooms, provides support to patients and assists the orthodontist with a variety of treatment procedures, including infant orthopedics, interceptive orthodontic treatment, comprehensive orthodontic treatment and combined surgical orthodontic treatment. The Orthodontic Assistant also assists in dental emergencies that occur in the Dental Clinic, Emergency Department (ED), Operating Room (OR) and Procedure Suite (PC).
Additional Information
Department: HP Orthodontics-Lowe Hours per week: varies based on department needs but projected to be up to 32 hours/week with the following shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 730 AM-5 PM and Friday: 730 AM - 4 PM
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant certification program. Experience: Two years of experience as an Orthodontic Assistant Equivalency: Five years of chair side orthodontic assistant experience may substitute for graduation from a Dental Assistant certification program. Certification(s): CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Prepares treatment room for patient by following the day sheet treatment plan. Prepares patient for treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping patients. Sterilizes and prepares instruments, equipment and materials at the chair-side for orthodontist's access. Examines patient and checks for loose or broken appliances prior to procedure. Properly reviews patient's history and medical records prior to patient visit and provides orthodontist with a brief. Informs orthodontist of any broken appliances prior to procedu e. Responsible for proper documentation of patient visit as appropriate. Updates patient health history, patient chart and other patient documentation. Takes properly formatted photographs and radiographs and enters into patient's record. Provides assistance to the orthodontist during treatment. Performs pediatric prophylaxis. Places and removes orthodontic separators. Properly prepares teeth for orthodontic procedures, such as bonding and banding. Changes and ligates archwires with elastomers or steel ligatures. Properly fits and cements orthodontic bands. Tries in and adjusts fixed and removable orthodontic appliances as directed.