Dental Assistant

Access Community Health Center; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible spending plans

Health savings account

Transportation program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Access Community Health Centers in Sun Prairie Clinic, Madison, WI, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, prepare rooms, hand instruments, and document treatments. You will help patients flow smoothly through visits with compassionate interactions.

Required: High School diploma or equivalent, dental assisting certificate or 6 months of experience, and BLS. Desirable: EPIC experience and bilingual English/Spanish or English/Hmong.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certificate in dental assisting from an accredited program or 6 months of dental assisting experience.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures and hand instruments.
• Prepare examination rooms and ensure equipment is ready.
• Update dental records and document treatments accurately.
• Support patient flow to deliver efficient, compassionate care.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish or Hmong language

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting certificate or 6 months experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full-Time Service Sun Prairie Clinic, Madison, WI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1696

The Dental Assistant works with the dentists in providing dental treatment and care to patients of Access Community Health Centers. The Dental Assistant will work effectively on a team and communicate respectfully based on shared goals and mutual respect. They will accurately update the dental record and document treatment that occurred during the visit. The Dental Assistant prepare the examination rooms by ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist. They also assist the dentist during their procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment. The Dental Assistant ensures that patients flow through the treatment processes quickly and efficiently following consistent processes, while also delivering great experiences through compassionate interaction.

Desired candidate would have the following qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certificate in dental assisting from an accredited technical college or 6 months of dental assisting experience
• BLS certification

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with EPIC or other electronic health record software system
• Fluency in English and Spanish or English and Hmong

Compensation and Benefits:

Our total compensation package includes competitive wages, plus a full range of attractive benefits for regular full and part time staff working a minimum of 20 hours per week:

Compensation starts at $21.80 and is adjusted according to experience.

1.0 FTE and schedule (Monday-Friday)

• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (100% vested with employer match)
• Paid time off program (hours given upfront for vacation, personal and sick time)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending plans
• Health savings account
• Transportation program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Other:

Access Community Health Centers is an eligible employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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Improving health. Improving lives.

Proof that you are fully vaccinated is a condition of employment. Access Community Health Centers will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated because of a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs when doing so does not compromise the safety of others or impose an undue hardship on our organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.