Dental Assistant Lead (Dental Care II)

Dental Assistant Lead (Dental Care II)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department : Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Surgical Dentistry

Job Title : Dental Assistant Lead (Dental Care II)

Position : #00840834 Requisition : #37905

Job Summary :

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has an opening for a full-time Dental Assistant Lead in the Advanced Care Clinics. Under the direction of the Advanced Care Clinics Manager, this position serves as both a functional working dental assistant and a lead, providing chairside assistance in specialty areas including oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, periodontics, general practice residency, and community dentistry. The Dental Assistant Lead supports clinical operations, mentors dental assistants, ensures adherence to infection control protocols, and collaborates with faculty, residents, students, and staff to deliver high-quality patient care. This onsite position is located at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, with typical hours Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities :

Chairside Assistant (90%)

• Clinical / patient treatment preparation and positioning; inspect instruments / tools for proper condition and functionality.
• Use sterile techniques and infection control procedures; perform appropriate aseptic and sterilization processes.
• Provide demonstration and instruction in technical dentistry practices when assisting dental students.
• Perform dental intraoral and extraoral radiographs using proper techniques and safety equipment; develop, mount, and identify radiographic films.
• Troubleshoot the scanner to ensure high-quality film development.
• Serve as a working Dental Assistant and back-up as needed.
• Coordinate and prioritize clinic dental assistant responsibilities and tasks.
• Monitor clinic and patient needs throughout the day; communicate recommended adjustments to address emergencies, cancellations, and changes in treatment plans.
• Provide support and coaching to lower-level dental assistants to help them adapt to clinic changes.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with department leadership to ensure adequate supplies for daily clinic needs.
• Perform daily checks of emergency airway black boxes.
• Ensure weekly chair audits and clinical logs are completed, reviewed, and accurate before submission to department leadership.
• Serve as the first point of contact for audit-related questions.

Training and Mentorship (10%)

Work Location : Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us : Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions :

Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including :

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications :

Please make sure to include the following in your resume : job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour / week basis.

Minimum Qualifications :

Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

How to Apply :

Questions should be directed to : Traci Wells, Traci.Wells@CUAnschutz.edu

Application Materials Instructions :

APPLICATION DEADLINE : This announcement is open until 10 / 13 / 2025. To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting :

Special Instructions to Applicants : Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements :

For those who meet minimum qualifications, the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following