Dental Assistant

PARTNERSHIP COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

8 paid holidays

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Disability and life insurance

403(b) retirement fund

Roth 403b

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Partnership Community Health Center is hiring a Dental Assistant in Appleton, WI. Join a non-profit team delivering compassionate dental care in a community-focused setting.

You will support dentists, prepare patients, handle x-ray integration in Dentrix, and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures. The role emphasizes accurate health histories, patient preparation, infection control, and cooperation with front desk tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent training/experience.
• Able to earn and maintain BLS certification.
• Strong patient care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain health histories for review by the dentist and document examinations.
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist with digital x-rays using the practice software.
• Perform coronal polishing and fluoride applications; provide post-treatment instructions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Education

Dental assisting program

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

We are growing again and have added new Dentists who now need your support! Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Partnership Community Health in Appleton Dental, WI!

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!

Responsibilities

• Obtain health histories for review by the dentist and document oral examinations in Dentrix.
• 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.
• Perform coronal polishing and fluoride application, and provide patient instructions pre- and postoperative.
• 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.
• Attend staff meetings of the dental unit and/or PCHC meetings that have relevance to dental staff.
• Follow accepted dental procedures in the preparing and post-treatment cleanup of dental equipment and operatories, including hard surface disinfection.
• Cross-train to Patient Services duties, including but not limited to, verification of insurance, patient check in, and appointment confirmation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation details: 20.04-27 Hourly Wage