Dental Assistant (10-hour shifts)

Wellpath; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 43,766 - 53,492; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k)

DailyPay

Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Preferred banking partnership

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Dental Assistant in Wisconsin to provide essential care in a correctional healthcare environment. Responsibilities include assisting during dental procedures, maintaining patient records, and ensuring the cleanliness of the dental clinic.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s Degree in Dental Technology and experience in a dental practice, alongside necessary certifications. The position offers competitive compensation with numerous perks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
• Sound judgment in dental decisions within correctional healthcare.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
• Performs intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the dental clinic.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

X-ray procedures

Inventory management

Sanitation practices

Education

Associate’s Degree in Dental Technology

Job description

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Dental Assistant (10-hour shifts)

Compensation: $31.77 - $38.83 / hour

How you make a difference

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing documentation of dental services to the dentist or their designee. This involves maintaining dental charts, keeping records of dental findings, and scheduling patients for dental appointments. By ensuring the accurate documentation of dental services, dental assistants enable dentists to monitor the provision of dental services and provide the best possible care to their patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes restorative materials as needed
• Performs intra-oral and extra-oral x‑rays, develops and mounts x‑ray films
• Maintains x‑ray, processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s) according to specifications
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, orders supplies and ensures set up of trays for patients
• Completes daily instrument count sheet, performs dental screenings, and maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic through careful practices

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school

Experience

• Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant
• Must demonstrate consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment

Licenses / Certifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k)
• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

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