Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Growth Opportunities

Partnership Community Health Center, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Long & Short-term Disability

403(b) retirement

Roth 403b

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Bereavement Leave

And more

Job summary

Partnership Community Health Center, Inc. is expanding its dental team in Appleton, WI, seeking dedicated Dental Assistants to provide compassionate care and support to patients.

We offer a non-profit environment with a broad benefits package and opportunities for cross-training within the clinic. As a Dental Assistant, you will assist dentists, manage patient intake, and help ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care.

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.
• Receive and prepare patients for treatment including taking and incorporating digital x-rays into the software, seating patients, assisting with positioning and safety devices.
• Perform coronal polishing and fluoride application and provide post-treatment instructions.
• Follow safety practices including PPE, hazardous materials handling, sharps handling, curing light exposure, and MSDS/OSHA knowledge.
• Attend relevant dental unit or PCHC staff meetings.
• Prepare and post-clean dental operatories, including disinfection of surfaces.
• Cross-train to Patient Services duties such as insurance verification, check-in, and appointment confirmation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Dentrix software

Job description

Partnership Community Health Center, Inc. is expanding its dental team in Appleton, WI, seeking dedicated Dental Assistants to provide compassionate care and support to patients.

We offer a non-profit environment with a broad benefits package and opportunities for cross-training within the clinic. As a Dental Assistant, you will assist dentists, manage patient intake, and help ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care.