Dental Assistant

Our Washington Road location is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our Pediatric Dentist!

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 routine procedures performed in the clinic. 

PRIMARY TASKS AND DUTIES
Room Preparation and Turnover
Prepare room set up for standard and specialty procedures 
Prepare handpieces for laboratory and operatory use
Prepare for medical emergencies
Disinfect the 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 the  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 the patient electronic chart
Review doctors schedule before patient visit for scheduling errors and lab case preparation

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education
Preferred Graduate from an Accredited Dental Assistant Program/School
Minimum of 1 year experience in pediatric dental assisting position required
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 between 32 - 40 hours during clinic operating hours.  Clinics generally operate Monday – Thursday, 7am – 7pm, Friday, 7am – 5pm and Saturdays 7am – 3pm. Travel to other locations in SE Wisconsin may be required.

The provider-specific schedule generally consists of four ten-hour shifts, Monday - Friday and rotating Saturdays.

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, Pet Insurance, Employee Savings and Discount Program, 403(b), Paid Time Off, including Holidays.
 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) or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.