Dental Assistant - Growth, PTO & Comprehensive Benefits

Partnership Community Health Center, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

8 paid holidays

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Long & short-term disability

Life insurance

403(b) retirement fund

Roth 403b

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Partnership Community Health Center, Inc. in Appleton, WI is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support a growing dental team. You will assist with patient care, prepare treatment rooms, manage x-rays, and help ensure safe and efficient clinical operations.

The role requires completion of an accredited dental assisting program and the ability to obtain and maintain BLS certification. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to the community through a

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program and/or equivalent training and experience.
• Able to earn and maintain BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain health histories for review by the dentist and document oral examinations in Dentrix.
• Receive and prepare patients for treatment including taking and incorporating digital x-rays into software program, seating, chair positioning, napkin placement, provide patient safety devices.
• Perform coronal polishing and fluoride application, and provide patient instructions pre- and postoperative.
• Follow all safety engineering practices, including use of lead aprons, PPE hazardous and infectious product handling, sharps handling, curing light exposure, and MSDS/OSHA knowledge and understanding.
• Attend staff meetings of the dental unit and/or PCHC meetings that have relevance to dental staff.
• Follow accepted dental procedures in the preparing and post-treatment cleanup of dental equipment and operatories, including hard surface disinfection.
• Cross-train to Patient Services duties, including but not limited to, verification of insurance, patient check in, and appointment confirmation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient communication

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Partnership Community Health Center, Inc. in Appleton, WI is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support a growing dental team. You will assist with patient care, prepare treatment rooms, manage x-rays, and help ensure safe and efficient clinical operations.

The role requires completion of an accredited dental assisting program and the ability to obtain and maintain BLS certification. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to the community through a