Description

We are seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our Marinette Clinic team! This opportunity is for a certified or non-certified Dental Assistant.

Schedule: 40 hrs/week; four days per week (Tuesday-Thursday: 7am-6pm and Friday 7:30am-4:30pm)

The Dental Assistants main purpose is to provide appropriate patient care while working hand in hand with the Dentist. The Dental Assistant will do this by helping to address the needs of the patient in order to be successful with overall health and wellness.

Dental Assistant duties include but are not limited to:

• Receive and prepare patient for treatment.
• Take digital dental x-rays to help aid the dentist in proper diagnosis of oral health condition.
• Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Place fluoride varnish to help in the prevention of oral health disease.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
• Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Pours, trims, and polishes models, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary crowns.
• Knowledge of Scope of Practice per Wisconsin Dental Assistant statues.
• Demonstrate Knowledge of ethics, jurisprudence and patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate understanding of the OSHA Hazard Communication standard.
• Demonstrate understanding of the OSHA Blood borne Pathogens standard.
• Demonstrate understanding of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention guidelines
• Perform sterilization and disinfection procedures in compliance with policy and procedures.
• Understand insurance guidelines for allowable services and treatment frequency.
• Apply effective communication techniques with a variety of patients.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Competitive benefits include Health, Dental, 403b Retirement Savings Plan w/ employer match, HSA/Flexible spending accounts, and Employer-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Family-friendly, flexible work schedules - NO WEEKENDS!
• 9 Paid holidays including the Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and a Birthday holiday in accordance with our Holiday policy.
• PLUS 3 weeks of PTO, with 1 full week of PTO available to use upon hire prorated based on FTE.
• NorthLakes Paid Leave Bank to help support your medical needs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Unique Wellness Benefits; including a generous Health & Wellness Reimbursement program, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) loan program, and Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program $$$

* Benefits eligibility is dependent upon FTE Status and Position

*All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

NorthLakes Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.