Orthodontic Assistant PRN - Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
About the Job
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.
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.
Source : Children's Hospital Colorado
