Dental Assistant in Appleton, Wisconsin at Partnership Community Health Center

Dental Assistant

Partnership Community Health is seeking dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistants to join our growing team. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality dental care to our patients. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services to individuals and families.

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program and/or equivalent training and experience

• Able to earn and maintain BLS certification.

Benefits available to all FT Team Members:

• 3 weeks PTO based on a 40-hour work week, PTO is accrued based on hours worked.

• 8 Paid holidays (2 are floating)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Long and short-term disability and life insurance

• 403(b) retirement fund

• Roth 403b Retirement Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• And more!

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 postoperative.

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

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

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

8. Maintain strict confidentiality.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.