Dental Assistant- CMHHIP

This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and a community partner. CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that is intended to provide a safe, secure, and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services provided include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill, and the goal of this facility is to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate. This work unit exists to provide dental care services to the patients of CMHHIP. 100% In-Person Working Arrangements Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo is a 24-hour facility Monday - Thursday (0730 am - 330 pm) This position will comply with the Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health/Division of Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo /Unit: Dental Clinic current working arrangements. Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change. About the Position: The position exists to enhance efficiency in the dental office and to optimize patient comfort and safety during assessment and treatment by providing general support to the dentist including; scheduling patients, collecting treatment data, preparing the operatory, assisting during dental procedures, sterilizing instruments, disinfecting operatories, ordering and inventorying supplies, maintaining dental equipment, maintaining the records associated with these activities, and completing related duties as assigned. Duties in this position include: Patient Scheduling Organize and track requests for dental treatment at the CMHHIP clinic Collaborate with unit and transportation staff to arrange dental appointments at CMHHIP Assisting Dentist with Treatment Expedite dental treatment in the operatory by organizing patient health information, providing operative setup , exposing and processing radiographs, passing instruments during dental treatment, fabricating models and denture trays After treatment the position cleans and disinfects the dental unit and treatment surfaces Maintains interactions with patients that promote patients' comfort and treatment acceptance Infection Control: Maintains a safe clinical environment by consistently following hospital, OSHA, and CDC infection control standards, including instrument sterilization, operatory disinfection, proper PPE use, and compliance with all infection prevention protocols to protect patients and staff Equipment Maintenance / Supply Management: Manages essential dental clinic operations by overseeing comprehensive equipment maintenance, compliance tracking, and inventory control. The technician Evaluates chairside mechanical issues, deciding whether to perform routine fixes internally or escalate complex hydraulic or upholstery repairs to professional technicians Maintain Operational compliance by determining the optimal schedule for logging critical inspections, calibrations, and waterline biofilm treatments around patient care hours Optimize supply chain efficiency by analyzing inventory levels, expiration dates, and patient volume to decide when to reorder critical clinical and administrative supplies Other Duties as Assigned: Other duties assigned by the supervisor for the needs of the department Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only: Two (2) years of relevant experience in Dental Assisting OR Education and Experience: Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience Special Qualifications: Active Xray certification must be obtained withing 3 months of hire Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a dental facility Exp w/ dental software Google Suite knowledge Prior experience in secure or specialized healthcare environments Background in correctional facilities, mental health or community health centers Relevant previous experience within the state of Colorado Conditions of Employment: Full background and reference checks required. This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: Disclose that information on the application. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening Influenza vaccination Other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado CDHS Selection Process Explanation Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications & Competencies: Relevant years of state service experience. Minimum Qualification Screening Process A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form . Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing. Your Work Experience/Job Duties <span style=&qu