Dental Assistant Job Appleton area,Wisconsin USA,Dental / Dentistry

Join Our Team as a Dental Assistant at Partnership Community Health in Appleton Dental, WI!

Dental Assistant

Partnership Community Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our growing 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.

We currently have 2 full time opportunities to join with team offering competitive wages and a great benefits package.

Requirements:

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

Benefits available to all FT Team Members:

3 weeks PTO based on a 40-hour work week, PTO is accrued based on hours worked.
8 Paid holidays (2 are floating)
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability and life insurance
403(b) retirement fund
Roth 403b Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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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