Dental Assistant

Partnership Community Health Center • Full-time • Appleton, Wisconsin, United States • $20 - $26 / hour • 1m ago

Job description

We hiring a full-time dental assistant in Appleton. Full time members receive 3 weeks PTO in the first year, as well as 7 paid holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, HSA, 403b with matching and more! The part-time position is Monday and Tuesdays.

When you think about your future career, what do you see? Are you making a difference in the the lives of others? Do you work for a dynamic, mission-oriented team? If so, Partnership Community Health Center might be a great next step in your career.

We’re a team with one shared purpose: we make a difference in the lives of people and strive to create a healthy community. With our wide range of jobs, excellent benefits, and opportunities for learning and advancement, you’ll not only fulfill a passion for improving the health of those in our community who are most vulnerable, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally and thrive in your role.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of an Accredited Dental Assistant program and/or experience equivalent.
One year of recent chair side clinical experience as a dental assistant preferred

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Obtain health histories for review by the dentist and document oral examinations in Dentrix.

2. Receive and prepare patients for treatment including taking and incorporating digital x-rays into software program, seating, chair positioning, napkin placement, provide patient safety devices.

3. Perform coronal polishing and fluoride application, and provide patient instructions pre- and post-operative.

4. Follow all safety engineering practices, including use of lead aprons, PPE hazardous and infectious product handling, sharps handling, curing light exposure, and MSDS/OSHA knowledge and understanding.

5. Maintain an inventory of dental and office supplies. Place orders when necessary as directed by the Dental Coordinator to ensure that these items are stocked in sufficient quantity.

6. Attend staff meetings of the dental unit and/or PCHC meetings that have relevance to dental staff.

7. Follow accepted dental procedures in the preparing and post-treatment cleanup of dental equipment and operatories, including hard surface disinfection.

8. Cross-train to Patient Services duties, including but not limited to, verification of insurance, patient check in, and appointment confirmation.

9. Maintain strict confidentiality.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.04 - $26.05 per hour

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