Dental Assistant - Milwaukee Health Services, Inc - Milwaukee, WI

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

Dental Assistant Position Summary : Assist dentist in examination and treatment of patients. Perform a variety of chair-side and clinical support functions. Prepare treatment operatory, position instruments and equipment. Monitor patient comfort. Assist in maintaining treatment records and maintaining operatory equipment and instruments.
Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities :

Establish reason for visit and instruct patient on preparation for dentist's examination.
Stock and prepare operatory according to dentist's specifications.
Assist with various prosthetic and restorative procedures to include impressions, evacuation, retraction, cementation and homeostasis.
Assist with mixing various types of materials; dispense, set-up and assist with nitrous oxide and electro surgery.
Assist patients in need of help, i.e. handicap, pediatric, etc.
Monitor clinical equipment and materials; maintain cleanliness in clinic area.
Monitor proper infection control techniques.
Maintain supply and inventory for operatory.
Review patient charts for completeness, as well as order processing for referrals, x-ray, etc.
Collect clinic encounter forms at the end of each session and forward to billing.
Provide back up for co-workers, when needed.
Work collaboratively with the dentist for the coordination of quality dental care to the clinic's patients.
Inform scheduled patients of any delays due to dentist's lateness, emergencies, schedule backup, etc.
Dental Assistant Position Requirements
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Education
: High school Diploma or GED and completion of an approved dental assistant course.
Experience : One year of experience.Company Benefits

: 2 Weeks paid vacationJob Type: Full-time

48 hours of accrued sick leave per year
12 paid holidays per year
Continuing Profession Education (Reimbursement)
403b with company match
Health, dental, vision and Life insurance coverage
Dental Assistant Salary : Salary is negotiable based upon education and experience

EEO Policy:
Milwaukee Health Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Milwaukee Health Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.33 - $25.67 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

403(b)
403(b) matching
AD&D insurance
Bereavement leave
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Dependent care reimbursement
Dependent health insurance coverage
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Free flu shots
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
Paid jury duty
Paid time off
Pet insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Wellness program

Schedule:

10 hour shift
4x10

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person

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