Dental Assistant

Pillar Health, a Division of Kenosha Community Health Center; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kenosha is seeking Dental Assistants to support their Dentists. No experience is necessary as training will be provided. Responsibilities include chair-side assisting, taking x-rays, and preparing for procedures. Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a hiring bonus opportunity.

Benefits

Major Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b)

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Preferred Graduate from an Accredited Dental Assistant Program/School.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in dental assisting position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with clinical procedures including chair-side assisting.
• Prepare room set up for standard and specialty procedures.
• Take digital x-rays and record patient vitals.

Skills

Spanish

Education

Graduate from an Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Job description

$$$ HIRING BONUS OPPORTUNITY!!! $$$

Kenosha Community Health Center is seeking Dental Assistants to support our Dentists! No experience necessary - we will train you!

Position Summary

The dental assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist the dentist with clinical procedures. This includes chair-side assisting, x-rays, taking alginate impressions, and screening emergency patients. The assistant will be expected to assist in four-handed dental procedures including, but not limited to, initial exams, periodontal maintenance, amalgam and composite restorations, endodontics, oral surgery, crown and bridge, and removable prosthodontics. By the end of the assistant’s training period, he or she will be expected to be proficient in all routine procedures performed in the clinic.

Primary Tasks And Duties

Room Preparation and Turnover

• Prepare room set up for standard and specialty procedures
• Prepare handpieces for laboratory and operatory use
• Prepare for medical emergencies
• Disinfect the operatory according to company standards
• Assist in sterilization areas as necessary
• Maintain operatory equipment according to manufacturer guidelines
• Dispose of waste and hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA/EPA/FDA/NIOSH regulations

Direct Patient Care

• Welcome and dismiss patient in a professional and courteous manner
• Take digital x-rays (Pan, BWX’s, PAs)
• Obtain, interpret, and evaluate personal, medical, and dental histories
• Take and record patient vitals
• Demonstrate four-handed instrument transfer
• Prepare and assist with the administration of topical and local anesthesia
• Prepare mounting and articulation of study models for impressions
• Fabricate temporaries for crowns and bridges
• Pour and trim cast/model
• Prepare and assist with restorative treatment
• Prepare and assist with varnish and fluoride applications
• Prepare and assist with minor, oral surgery, and endodontic therapy procedures
• Prepare and assist with alginate impression
• Chart oral condition as dictated by dentist

Post-op Patient Education

• Explain postoperative and preoperative instructions to the patient
• Schedule follow-up appointment

Electronic Health Record (EHR) Utilization

• Properly label and input tooth/teeth numbers into the patient electronic chart
• Review doctor’s schedule before patient visit for scheduling errors and lab case preparation

Position Requirements

Education

• Preferred Graduate from an Accredited Dental Assistant Program/School
• Minimum of 1 year experience in dental assisting position preferred
• Ability to communicate in Spanish (oral and written) preferred
• Must be current on all ACIP immunizations & PPD status
• Must maintain BLS Certification

WORK SCHEDULE

Open availability to work up to 40 hours during clinic operating hours. Clinics generally operate Monday – Thursday, 7am – 7pm, Friday, 7am – 5pm and Saturdays 7am – 3pm.

The provider-specific schedule initially consists of four ten-hour shifts Monday - Thursday 6:45am - 4:45pm and one Saturday per month 6:45am - 3pm.

What We Offer

As a full-time employee, you will receive an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your qualifying dependents, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Paid Time Off, including Holidays.

• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Reimbursement for license or certification renewal is available.

Hiring Bonus

Earn up to $2,000! Complete 90 days with perfect attendance and receive $500, then $500 every six months for up to two years.

Annual salary to be commensurate with experience.

Learn more about us at www.pillarhealthcare.org.

Kenosha Community Health Center and Pillar Health, a Division of Kenosha Community Health Center, are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information (including family medical history).