Dental Assistant - La Crosse

SCENIC BLUFFS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers in La Crosse, WI, seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering quality care. The role includes room setup, lab work, infection control, and accurate documentation including billing codes. CPR certification and a Dental Assisting certificate are required.

Strong communication and a calm demeanor are essential. You will work at the La Crosse office, providing friendly, professional assistance to patients while upholding the clinic's

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certificate in Dental Assisting program required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental providers in patient care.
• Room setup and teardown.
• Perform basic dental assisting functions.
• Maintain infection control practices.
• Document billing codes and clinical notes.
• Maintain knowledge of Forward Health billing guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Demonstrate a calming presence to patients and staff.
• Evaluate whole patient for integrative care.
• Promote mission, vision, and values.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Dental Assisting certificate

Job description

• Base Pay $19.54 - $25.01 / Hour

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Dental Assistant to work at our La Crosse office. The individual is responsible for providing friendly, professional, quality assistance to patients in delivery of dental care while assisting dental providers in providing primary dental services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform basic dental assisting functions such as:
• Room set ups and tear downs
• Lab work
• Maintain critical infection control practices
• Accurate documentation including billing code and clinical notes,
• Maintain knowledge of Forward health billing guidelines
• Efficient communication with patients and staff
• Demonstrate a calming presence to patients and staff
• Evaluate whole patient for integrative care
• Understand order process, promote mission, vision, and values

Qualifications

The individual must possess effective communication and critical thinking skills along with being able to develop good working relationships with other employees. The individual must be highly organized and have effective decision making skills. This individual must also maintain the integrity of confidential patient and business information.

Education and/or Experience

The individual must possess a high school diploma. A certificate in a Dental Assisting program is required. The candidate must be able to perform routine dental assistance procedures, deal effectively and reassuringly with patients, maintain required equipment in good working condition. This position requires a current CPR certification.