Dental Assistant - Sturgeon Bay

Salary: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

• Assist the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center.
• Sterilize, prepare and manage inventory of dental instruments and supplies.
• Complete medical consults as directed by the dentist; fax to patients’ PCP and follow clinic policies; note in chart, scan, and follow up as needed.
• Transcribe all chart notes accurately into the patient chart for each visit, properly initial notes, and assign the correct provider for each walk-out.
• Assist patients in resolving minor difficulties, answer questions, and provide directions as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Serve as the dentist's or dental hygienist's chair-side assistant and prepare operatory for patient treatment per department protocols.
• Capture diagnostic digital radiographs with proper labeling (root apices, no overlap).
• Perform independent procedures as delegated by the dentist in accordance with state regulations and department directives.
• Maintain dental department equipment and areas per manufacturer directions, department directives, and center policies (infection control, exposure control, and safety).
• Monitor patient flow and ensure patient records and documents are properly completed and filed.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, plaque control, and post-operative care.
• Maintain compliance with PHI and HIPAA requirements.
• Handle telephone calls related to professional matters, clinic business, and patient care of the dental department.
• Assist with various clinical and administrative functions as appropriate and time permitting.
• Ensure sterility of reusable dental instruments and equipment; dispose of contaminated materials per directives and regulations.
• Comply with the center’s Exposure Control Plan and use of PPE and universal precautions.
• Participate in health promotion/disease prevention activities on-site and off-site as required.
• Travel as necessary to meet operational needs and perform other related tasks as directed by a supervisor.
• Personally comply with applicable federal, state, local, and center rules and protocols related to dental care, safety, and confidentiality.
• Work in a collegial manner and mentor students; participate actively in staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting or current CDA (Certified Dental Assistant).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize to meet deadlines and protocols.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English;
  Spanish-speaking skills preferred.
• Must be qualified in basic life support techniques/CPR.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.