Dental Assistant

Family Health Center; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Center is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to support dental providers in Marshfield, WI. You will prep operatories, assist during treatments, take X-rays, update patient records, and help maintain a safe, efficient clinic environment.

This hourly, full-time role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a willingness to learn dental terminology. Preference is given to graduates of a technical dental assistant program with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated keyboarding and computer experience.
• Preferred graduate from a technical college dental assistant program.
• Preferred dental assistant experience and familiarity with dental terminology.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment.
• Cleans, disinfects, and prepares operatories for patient procedures.
• Obtains and documents patient health and dental information accurately.
• Provides pre-operative and post-operative patient education and obtains consent forms for documentation.
• Prepares procedural trays, equipment, and assists with dental procedures.
• Performs diagnostic intra-oral and extra-oral digital radiographs as directed by the dentist.
• Assists with phone calls and messages on behalf of the provider.
• Ensures rooms are stocked and orderly through fiscally responsible practices.
• Tracks lab cases for cost accuracy and timely delivery.
• Schedules and confirms patient appointments to optimize provider schedules.
• Assists with dental procedures in hospital settings and with special populations as needed.
• Recognizes and responds to basic dental and medical emergencies.
• Performs routine housekeeping and maintenance of dental equipment.
• Collaborates with interpreters to overcome language barriers.
• Trains and mentors new employees.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Keyboarding

Computer experience

Dental terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical college dental assistant program

Job description

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Full Time Hourly Staff Marshfield, WI, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1568

JOB SUMMARY

The Dental Assistant provides essential support to the dental team by assisting with a range of clinical procedures and administrative tasks. Responsibilities may include preparing exam rooms, assisting during dental treatments, taking X-rays, and updating patient records, depending on departmental needs. This role works under the direction of dental providers to ensure efficient clinic operations while prioritizing patient care, comfort, and safety, and maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Complies with safety protocols, including hazard communication and bloodborne pathogen standards, to ensure a safe clinical environment.
• Cleans, disinfects, and prepares operatories for patient procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Obtains and documents patient health and dental information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides pre-operative and post-operative patient education and obtains signed consent forms for documentation in the electronic health record.
• Prepares procedural trays, equipment, and instruments and assists with dental appointments to support timely and accurate procedures.
• Performs diagnostic intra-oral and extra-oral digital radiographs as directed by the dentist.
• Assists with phone calls, relays messages to provider, and assists with answering questions on the provider’s behalf.
• Ensuring rooms are consistently stocked and orderly through fiscally responsible practices.
• Tracks incoming and outgoing lab cases to ensure cost accuracy and timely delivery for patient care.
• Schedules and confirms patient appointments efficiently to optimize provider schedules.
• Assists with dental procedures performed in hospital settings, pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients as needed.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to basic dental and medical emergencies to ensure timely patient care.
• Performs routine housekeeping and basic maintenance of dental equipment to maintain a clean and functional work environment.
• Collaborates with interpreters to effectively overcome language barriers and ensure clear communication with patients.
• Trains and mentors’ new employees.
• Maintains strict adherence to scheduled work hours with regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated keyboarding and computer experience.
• Preferred graduate from a technical college dental assistant program.
• Preferred dental assistant experience and familiarity with dental terminology.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire, or within three months of employment.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR), per FHC guidelines.