Dental Assistant - Kenosha Community Health Center - Pillar Health - Kenosha, WI

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Kenosha, WI

Job Description

Kenosha Community Health Center is seeking Dental Assistants to support our Dentists!



POSITION SUMMARY


The dental assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist the dentist with clinical procedures. This includes chair side assisting, x-rays, taking alginate impressions, and screening emergency patients. The assistant will be expected to assist in four-handed dental procedures including, but not limited to: initial exams, periodontal maintenance, amalgam and composite restorations, endodontics, oral surgery, crown and bridge, and removable prosthodontics. By the end of the assistant’s training period he or she will be expected to be proficient in all procedures routinely performed in the clinic.


PRIMARY TASKS AND DUTIES


Room Preparation and Turnover


Prepare room set up for standard and specialty procedures
Prepare hand pieces for laboratory and operatory use
Prepare for medical emergencies
Disinfect operatory according to company standards
Assist in sterilization areas as necessary
Maintain operatory equipment according to manufacturer guidelines
Dispose of waste and hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA/EPA/FDA/NIOSH regulations



Direct Patient Care


Welcome and dismiss patient in a professional and courteous manner
Take digital x-rays (Pan, BWX’s, PAs)
Obtain, interpret, and evaluate personal, medical and dental histories
Take and record patient vitals
Demonstrate four-handed instrument transfer
Prepare and assist with administration of topical and local anesthesia
Prepare mounting and articulation of study models for impressions
Fabricate temporaries for crowns and bridges
Pour and trim cast/model
Prepare and assist with restorative treatment
Prepare and assist with varnish and fluoride applications
Prepare and assist with minor, oral surgery and endodontic therapy procedures
Prepare and assist with alginate impression
Chart oral condition as dictated by dentist


Post-op Patient Education


Explain postoperative and preoperative instructions to the patient
Schedule follow up appointment


Electronic Health Record (EHR) Utilization


Properly label and input tooth/teeth numbers into patient electronic chart
Review doctors schedule prior to patient visit for scheduling errors and lab case preparation



POSTION REQUIREMENTS


Education


Preferred Graduate from an Accredited Dental Assistant Program/School
Minimum of 1 year experience in dental assisting position
Ability to communicate in Spanish (oral and written)preferred
Must be current on all ACIP immunizations & PPD status
Must maintain BLS Certification




WORK SCHEDULE


Open availability to work up to 40 hours during clinic operating hours. Clinics generally operate Monday – Thursday, 7am – 7pm, Friday, 7am – 5pm and Saturdays 7am – 3pm.



The provider-specific schedule initially consists of four ten-hour shifts with the ability to travel to the Silver Lake location one day a week.



WHAT WE OFFER


As a full-time employee, you will receive an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your qualifying dependents, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program, 403(b) Paid Time Off, including Holidays.


Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).


Reimbursement for license or certification renewal is available.



Annual salary to commensurate with experience.



Learn more about us at www.pillarhealthcare.org.



Kenosha Community Health Center and Pillar Health, a Division of Kenosha Community Health Center, are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information (including family medical history).

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