What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Partnership Community Health Center?
Join Our Team as a Dental Assistant at Partnership Community Health Center in Oshkosh, WI!
Partnership Community Health 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 experience as a Dental Assistant.
- Able to earn and maintain BLS certification.
Benefits available to all FT Team Members:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long and short-term disability; life insurance
- 403(b) retirement fund
- Roth 403b Retirement Savings Plan is also available
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 3 weeks accrued PTO based on a 40-hour work week
- 8 Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Bereavement Leave
Responsibilities:
- Obtain health histories for review by the dentist and document oral examinations in Dentrix.
- 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.
- Perform coronal polishing and fluoride application, and provide patient instructions pre- and postoperative.
- 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.
- Attend staff meetings of the dental unit and/or PCHC meetings that have relevance to dental staff.
- Follow accepted dental procedures in the preparing and post-treatment cleanup of dental equipment and operatories, including hard surface disinfection.
- Cross-train to Patient Services duties, including but not limited to, verification of insurance, patient check in, and appointment confirmation.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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