Dental Assistant - Honest Teeth

Ascendent Health Partners; Elm Grove (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Medical & dental after 90 days

Paid time off after 90 days

Paid holidays after 90 days

401k with 3% match after 1 year

Job summary

Ascendent Health Partners is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant in Elm Grove, Wisconsin to support the doctor during procedures and ensure patient comfort. You will manage instrument sterilization, digital x-rays, and progress notes, while educating patients on oral hygiene and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records.

The role focuses on keeping a clean, efficient clinical environment and assisting with appointment flow in a fast-paced dental practice.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be proficient with dental terminology and infection control standards.
• Experience taking digital x-rays and understanding imaging techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during examinations and procedures by providing instruments and materials.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and materials following infection control protocols.
• Take digital x-rays, create treatment plans, and enter progress notes.
• Maintain accurate medical information, including health histories, med lists, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-op instructions.
• Manage appointment scheduling and patient flow to optimize office efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Support the practice in maintaining an aseptic environment through proper infection control measures.

Skills

Dental terminology

Infection control

Imaging techniques

Provisional fabrication

iTero scanning

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

iTero scanner

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental team! The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and support the dental practice's daily operations. As a Dental Assistant, you will assist the doctor during procedures, ensure patient comfort, and maintain a clean and organized clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during examinations and procedures by providing necessary instruments and materials.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and materials following infection control protocols.
• Take digital x-rays, create treatment plans, and enter progress notes.
• Maintain accurate medical information, including health histories, med lists, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-op instructions.
• Manage appointment scheduling and patient flow to optimize office efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Support the practice in maintaining an aseptic environment through proper infection control measures.

Skills

• Proficient in charting with the doctor and RDH with a high level of dental terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and aseptic techniques in a dental clinic setting.
• Must be familiar with different imaging techniques relevant to dentistry- periapical, panoramic, and bitewing.
• Expanded duties desired- provisional fabrication and cement, gingival retraction.
• iTero scanning experience helpful but not required.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients and team members.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Join our team and contribute to creating healthy smiles while advancing your career in the dental field!

Benefits

• Uniform allowance
• Full-time
• Medical & dental for employee, spouse, and dependents after 90 days
• Paid time off & paid holidays after 90 days
• Paid time off is accrued based on length of time with company
• 401k w/ 3% company match after 1 year and at least 1,000 hours