Dental Assistant

Paycom; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, prepare treatment rooms, and maintain patient records.

You will sterilize instruments, set up trays, take dental X-rays, and assist with basic hygiene tasks while staying accessible to daily operations. Qualifications include a accredited dental assistant program certificate, dental X-ray certification, HS diploma, and proficiency in MS Office; strong communication and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Certification from an accredited dental assistant program.
• Dental X-ray certification.
• HS Diploma/GED.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients to be seen by our dentists.
• Sanitize dental instruments to maintain a sterile environment.
• Set up instrument trays and assist in basic dental procedures.
• Take X-rays of patients’ teeth.
• Record and maintain dental records.
• Provide patients with information on dental hygiene and oral health.
• Ensure HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practice compliance.
• Follow infection control precautions for front office and lobby.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Dental terminology/workflow

Management/leadership

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Certification from an accredited dental assistant program

Dental X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Bucyrus Campus - Milwaukee, WI 53205, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: None, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Job Title: Dental Assistant

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Job Status: Full Time

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is the first of its kind facility in the United States and a global leader on comprehensive intergenerational care for all ages and abilities. At St. Ann Center no one is alone and everyone is celebrated!

St. Ann Center specializes in adult and child day services in a safe, homelike setting where compassion, care, and dignity are key. We bring all ages together from 6 weeks old to 100+. In 2016, St. Ann Center was recognized for the Best Intergenerational Award and Mayor Tom Barrett said:

“This is the closest place to heaven on earth. Everyone is loved for who they are.”

Position Summary:

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing accurate and friendly customer service, and is responsible for preparing patients to see our dentist. This may involve preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing dental instruments, and performing some basic dental hygiene tasks. In addition to be attentive to daily office operations, and being accessible and responsive.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients to be seen by our dentists
• Help maintain a sterile work environment by sanitizing dental instruments
• Set up instrument trays, treatment materials, and assist in basic dental procedures
• Take X-rays of patients’ teeth
• Collect, record, and maintain the dental records of patients
• Provide patients with information on dental hygiene and oral health
• Ensure HIPPA Notice of Privacy Practice
• Ensure standard infection control precautions for front office and patient lobby
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Education/Training:

• Certification from an accredited dental assistant program
• Dental X-ray certification
• HS Diploma/GED
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in Dentrix
• Proficiency in Dental terminology and workflow
• Communication skills
• Some management/leadership skills