Dental Assistant

Our 14th Avenue 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.

The provider-specific schedule generally consists of four ten-hour shifts, Tuesday - 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.

• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

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) or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.