Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Dental Assistant at Partnership Community Health Care Center in Waupaca, WI!

Partnership Community Health Care Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality dental care to our patients.

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services to individuals and families. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community by offering affordable and accessible medical, dental, and behavioral health.

Requirements :

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program and / or equivalent training
• Able to earn and maintain BLS certification.

Benefits available to all FT Team Members :

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Standard Insurance-long and short-term disability and life insurance

Johnson Financial Group-403(b) retirement fund.

Roth 403b Retirement Savings Plan is also available

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

3 weeks PTO based on a 40-hour work week, PTO is accrued based on hours worked.

7 Paid holidays (one is floating)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Bereavement Leave

Responsibilities :

Obtain health histories for review by the dentist and document oral examinations in Dentrix.

Receive and prepare patients for treatment including taking and incorporating digital x-rays into software program, seating, chair positioning, napkin placement, provide patient safety devices.

Perform coronal polishing and fluoride application, and provide patient instructions pre- and postoperative.

Follow all safety engineering practices, including use of lead aprons, PPE hazardous and infectious product handling, sharps handling, curing light exposure, and MSDS / OSHA knowledge and understanding.

Attend staff meetings of the dental unit and / or PCHC meetings that have relevance to dental staff.

Follow accepted dental procedures in the preparing and post-treatment cleanup of dental equipment and operatories, including hard surface disinfection.

Cross-train to Patient Services duties, including but not limited to, verification of insurance, patient check in, and appointment confirmation.

Maintain strict confidentiality.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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