Dental Assistant

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

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 a competitive wages and a great benefits package.

Location:

5337 W Grande Market Dr, Appleton, WI.

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

• 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

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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