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Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Dental Clinical Skills & Education Specialist

Corporate & Technical TrainingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA$31 - $44.96 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant Program after high school is required.
  • Certification in Dental Infection Prevention and Control from the Association of Dental Safety is required.
  • At least five years of experience as a Dental Assistant, including practical hands-on experience in multiple dental specialties, is required.
  • One to three years of experience with staff coaching, training, or equivalent educational instruction is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
  • Dental Radiology credential from the Dental Assisting National Board is required.
  • Knowledge of dental clinical operations, workflows, and team-based dental care delivery models is required.
  • Knowledge of dental assisting principles, chairside workflows, four-handed dentistry, and clinical support functions is required.
  • Knowledge of dental infection prevention principles, including CDC dental infection prevention guidelines, the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, standard precautions, personal protective equipment requirements, hand hygiene, aerosol mitigation, and exposure prevention and response protocols, is required.
  • Knowledge of dental regulatory and accreditation expectations, including HRSA, The Joint Commission, OSHA, and applicable dental practice standards, is required.
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional methods, and competency-based education is required.
  • Knowledge of clinical training development, onboarding processes, and workforce development strategies is required.
  • Knowledge of quality improvement principles, performance improvement methods, and change management practices is required.
  • Knowledge of dental safety practices, patient safety principles, and risk reduction strategies is required.
  • Knowledge of dental technology, clinical documentation workflows, radiology processes, and dental equipment utilization is required.
  • Knowledge of competency assessment methodologies and remediation approaches is required.
  • Knowledge of multi-site healthcare operations is required.

Responsibilities

  • Implement the dental assistant education pathway through onboarding, hands-on training, coaching, and mentorship.
  • Deliver education in chairside assisting, four-handed dentistry, instrument transfer, operatory setup and turnover, dental materials, radiology workflows, patient communication, dental technology, emergency response support, and other essential dental assistant competencies.
  • Support career development and progression through structured skills development and practical application.
  • Conduct hands-on training, skills assessments, direct observation, return demonstrations, and competency evaluations.
  • Identify performance gaps and provide individualized coaching, remediation plans, and follow-up assessments to improve clinical skills and workflow consistency.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of training completion and competency outcomes.
  • Provide frontline education and reinforcement of infection prevention and patient safety practices, including personal protective equipment use, hand hygiene, aerosol mitigation, environmental disinfection, sharps safety, instrument handling, exposure prevention, and clinical safety workflows.
  • Support compliance observations, identify improvement opportunities, and assist with implementing corrective actions.
  • Facilitate calibration sessions and support consistent clinical workflows across dental locations.
  • Provide feedback about workflow challenges, training needs, and opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and team performance.
  • Assist with developing educational resources, continuing education opportunities, mentorship activities, and externship support.
  • Evaluate training program effectiveness.
  • Partner with the Dental Clinical Education & Workforce Development Manager to implement standardized training programs and promote learning, accountability, and clinical excellence.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with multi-site healthcare operations in an FQHC, public health, or safety-net dental environment is preferred.

About the Company

Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Denver Health runs hospitals and clinics in Denver, providing emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and public health programs. Care is coordinated through primary care with referrals to specialists and hospital services within an integrated network that uses shared medical records. It stands out as a large, public safety-net system that serves uninsured and low-income patients and emphasizes care coordination across locations. Its goal is to ensure access to high-quality care for all residents, reduce health disparities, and improve the Denver community's overall health.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1860

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