Dental Assistant - Midtown Clinic

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a dental assistant to join our pediatric dental team. You will assist providers during procedures, prepare patients and families, and help with pre-visit planning and chair-side support.

Requirements include 12 months of dental assisting experience or completion of clinical rotation, proficiency in four-handed dentistry, sterilization and x-ray techniques, CPR/BLS, and strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Twelve months dental assisting experience or successful completion of dental assisting clinical rotation.
• Proficiency in 4-handed dentistry, sterilization and x-ray techniques.
• Dental Assisting Certification and Pediatric or Special Needs dental assisting experience desirable.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computer and keyboard, word processing skills and basic PC troubleshooting.
• CPR certification obtained within 90 days of hire - BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• They participate in direct patient care by providers through pre visit planning, organization of supplies and equipment for procedural care, preparation of patients and families before the start of the procedures and chair side assisting.
• They perform independent tasks as directed by providers, supervisors and manager in support of the provision of care.

Skills

Dental assisting

4-handed dentistry

Sterilization

X-ray techniques

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

CPR/BLS

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places: Affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine) Board-certified pediatricians (learn what it means to be 'board-certified') Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin Commitment to population health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children Doctors who are very active in their local communities Access to many health and wellness programs designed to keep kids safe and healthy We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

Critical to the delivery of safe and efficient oral health care.

They participate in direct patient care by providers through pre visit planning, organization of supplies and equipment for procedural care, preparation of patients and families before the start of the procedures and chair side assisting.

They perform independent tasks as directed by providers, supervisors and manager in support of the provision of care.

Requirements

• Twelve months dental assisting experience or successful completion of dental assisting clinical rotation at Children's Dental Center.
• Proficiency in 4-handed dentistry, sterilization and x-ray techniques.
• Dental Assisting Certification and Pediatric or Special Needs dental assisting experience desirable.
• Requires excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact courteously and respectfully with patients, parents/families and members of the health care team.
• Knowledge of computer and keyboard, word processing skills and the ability to troubleshoot basic PC issues.
• CPR certification obtained within 90 days of hire - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness.

We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children

We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children.

In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options.

Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team.

Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best.

Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.