Dental Assistant

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The OR Dental Assistant provides appropriate patient care while working hand in hand with the Dentist to include both in-clinic work, as well as procedures performed at Aspirus Health within the OR setting. The Dental Assistant will do this by helping to address the needs of the patient in order to be successful with overall health and wellness.

Salary begins at $20.05 + per hour depending on experience.

• Receive and prepare patient for treatment.
• Take digital dental x-rays to help aid the dentist in proper diagnosis of oral health condition.
• Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Place fluoride varnish to help in the prevention of oral health disease.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
• Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Pours, trims, and polishes models, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary crowns.
• Knowledge of Scope of Practice per Wisconsin Dental Assistant statues.
• Demonstrate Knowledge of ethics, jurisprudence and patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate understanding of the OSHA Hazard Communication standard.
• Demonstrate understanding of the OSHA Blood borne Pathogens standard.
• Demonstrate understanding of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention guidelines
• Perform sterilization and disinfection procedures in compliance with policy and procedures.
• Understand insurance guidelines for allowable services and treatment frequency.
• Apply effective communication techniques with a variety of patients.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three or more months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. DANB certification preferred.

Required Credentials, Certification, Licensure

Current CPR Certification. OR Dental Assistant candidates must be eligible for full credentialing with partnering hospital system.