Dental Assistant

THE LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) with a 4% employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Health and Wellness reimbursement program

Job summary

THE LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC in Wisconsin seeks a Dental Assistant to join their team. Responsibilities include preparing patients for treatment, assisting in dental procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates must possess a one-year certificate or equivalent experience, CPR certification, and preferably a current dental assisting certification with DANB.

The position includes medical and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off among other benefits.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three months related experience and/or training.
• Non-Certified Role: Three or more months related experience and/or clinical training preferred.
• Certified Role: Current dental assisting certification with DANB required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare patient for treatment.
• Take digital dental x-rays for diagnosis.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and assist dentist.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Current dental assisting certification with DANB

Current CPR certification

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Receive and prepare patient for treatment.
• Take digital dental x-rays to help aid the dentist in proper diagnosis of oral health condition.
• Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Place fluoride varnish to help in the prevention of oral health disease.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Pour, trim, and polish models, fabricate custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, clean and polish removable appliances, and fabricate temporary crowns.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA Hazard Communication, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, and CDC guidelines.
• Perform sterilization and disinfection procedures in compliance with policy and procedures.
• Understand insurance guidelines for allowable services and treatment frequency.
• Apply effective communication techniques with a variety of patients.
• Understand scope of practice per Wisconsin Dental Assistant statutes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ethics, jurisprudence and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Non‑Certified Role: Three or more months related experience and/or clinical training preferred.
• Certified Role: Current dental assisting certification with DANB required; three or more months related experience or training preferred.
• Current CPR certification required for all roles with certification from an accredited agency within 12 months of hire strongly preferred.
• Eligible for full credentialing with partnering hospital system.

Credential, Certification, Licensure

• Current CPR certification required for all roles.
• Certification from an accredited agency within 12 months of hire is strongly preferred.
• OR Dental Assistant candidates must be eligible for full credentialing with partnering hospital system.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Time‑management skills.

Benefit Statement

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Employer paid group term life and disability.
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Leave Bank.
• 403(b) with a 4% employer match.
• Vision insurance.
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and Wellness reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
• Partner of HRSA/NHSC loan repayment program.

EEO Statement

NorthLakes Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.