Dental Assistant

THE LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health center in Wisconsin is seeking a Dental Assistant dedicated to quality patient care. Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, taking dental x-rays, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will hold a current DANB certification and possess strong communication skills. Benefits are available for both full-time and part-time employees, including medical and dental coverage, and a hiring bonus is provided.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Life and disability insurance

HSA and FSA options

PTO and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 1 year certificate in dental assisting or 3 months related experience.
• Current DANB certification required for certified applicants.
• CPR certification and other credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare patients for treatment.
• Take digital dental x-rays to aid diagnosis.
• Assist during procedures and apply fluoride varnish.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Current DANB certification

CPR certification

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

***$2500 Hiring Bonus***

Salary begins at $20.05+ per hour depending on experience.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

• Receive and prepare patients for treatment.
• Take digital dental x-rays to aid diagnosis.
• Chart conditions of decay and disease.
• Apply fluoride varnish for prevention.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up trays, assist during procedures.
• Make preliminary impressions and fabricate models and trays.
• Follow Wisconsin Dental Assistant statutes.
• Maintain ethics, confidentiality, and comply with OSHA standards.
• Perform sterilization and disinfection procedures.
• Understand insurance guidelines and communicate effectively with patients.

Qualifications and Education:

One year certificate from college or technical school, or three months related experience/training, or equivalent.

Non-Certified: 3+ months experience preferred. Certified: Current DANB certification required.

CPR certification required; other credentials preferred.

Skills:

Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Benefits:

Full-time and part-time employees (24+ hours/week) are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, life, disability, HSA, FSA, PTO, holidays, 403(b), and voluntary benefits like vision, supplemental insurance, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more.

Our Mission:

Respond to community healthcare needs with quality services and remove barriers to wellness.

NorthLakes Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination.

Employment is contingent upon background check and references.

We operate 19 clinics across Wisconsin, providing comprehensive healthcare services and accepting all patients regardless of insurance or income.

We are committed to serving all patients, offering discounted fees, and accepting various insurance plans, governed by a patient-majority board.