Job Description
Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Dental Assistant at Partnership Community Health Care Center in Appleton Dental, WI!
Dental Assistant
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:
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Health insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Standard Insurance-long and short-term disability and life insurance
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Johnson Financial Group-403(b) retirement fund.
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Roth 403b Retirement Savings Plan is also available
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Health Savings Account
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Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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3 weeks PTO based on a 40-hour work week, PTO is accrued based on hours worked.
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7 Paid holidays (one is floating)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Paid Bereavement Leave
Responsibilities:
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Obtain health histories for review by the dentist and document oral examinations in Dentrix.
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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.
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Perform coronal polishing and fluoride application, and provide patient instructions pre- and postoperative.
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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.
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Attend staff meetings of the dental unit and/or PCHC meetings that have relevance to dental staff.
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Follow accepted dental procedures in the preparing and post-treatment cleanup of dental equipment and operatories, including hard surface disinfection.
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Cross-train to Patient Services duties, including but not limited to, verification of insurance, patient check in, and appointment confirmation.
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Maintain strict confidentiality.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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