Dental Assistant: Patient Care, Radiographs & Clinic Support

Family Health Center; Park Falls (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Center in Park Falls, Wisconsin is seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant to support the dental team through clinical and administrative tasks, including room preparation, patient records, and assisting during treatments.

You will take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs as directed, maintain patient safety and confidentiality, and help ensure smooth daily clinic operations while providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated keyboarding and computer experience.
• Preferred graduate from a technical college dental assistant program.
• Preferred dental assistant experience and familiarity with dental terminology.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety protocols and maintains a safe clinical environment.
• Prepares operatory and disinfects for patient procedures.
• Obtains and documents patient health and dental information accurately.
• Provides pre- and post-operative patient education and obtains consent for documentation.
• Prepares trays, equipment and assists with dental appointments.
• Performs dental radiographs as directed by the dentist.
• Assists with calls, messages, and patient inquiries for provider.
• Maintains stocked, orderly rooms and tracks lab cases for costs.
• Schedules and confirms patient appointments to optimize provider time.
• Assists with procedures in diverse patient groups and emergencies when needed.
• Performs housekeeping and basic maintenance of dental equipment.
• Collaborates with interpreters to communicate with patients.
• Trains and mentors new employees.

Skills

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical college dental assistant program (preferred)

Job description

Family Health Center in Park Falls, Wisconsin is seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant to support the dental team through clinical and administrative tasks, including room preparation, patient records, and assisting during treatments.

You will take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs as directed, maintain patient safety and confidentiality, and help ensure smooth daily clinic operations while providing excellent patient care.