TMJ/Sleep Assistant - Full-time

Dental Visions, a Cherry Tree Dental Office

Weston, WI

Dental Visions, a Cherry Tree Dental office, has a great opportunity for a motivated individual to join a busy, growing practice with a high-functioning team working with Dr. Jan Bublik as a TMJ/Sleep Assistant.

Cherry Tree Dental is changing the face of group dentistry, and we are committed to our dentists, clinical staff, and support team by providing a positive company culture rooted with an unparalleled team synergy. We value and invest in our employees by offering professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits with a work-life blend.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Office bonus program

What you'll do:

As a TMJ/Sleep Assistant you will work under the supervision of the licensed dentist and be responsible for various duties assigned while assisting with clinical TMJ/sleep appliance procedures. The assistant will also perform back-up duties for the administrative team, in addition to backing up general dental clinic procedures, as necessary.

• Prepare instruments and materials; cleans/sterilizes and maintains functioning instruments and equipment, completes inventory on equipment and dental supplies.
• Take digital images per x-ray protocol.
• Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Review daily, weekly, and monthly schedules to ensure appropriate sleep study or provider referral is on file.
• Scan referral information and upload into the patient's document center.
• Review and record all medical/dental history and vital signs of patient as needed.
• Assist doctor with the presentation of prescribed treatment and patient education.
• Assist with various procedures, which include but are not limited to charting, taking digital impressions, and other chair side duties.
• Adjust appliances under the direction of the prescribing doctor.
• Assess broken appliances, researching all applicable lab warranties for the patient.
• Stock operatories and necessary dental supplies.
• Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff
• Assist administrative team with customer service functions

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or dental assistant experience preferred but not required
• Previous customer service or office experience
• Proficiency or the ability to become proficient within 90 days in dental terminology and dental software for charting, treatment planning, clinical notes, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Foster a positive attitude and be a team player

Patient Care Hours:

Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.