Job Description

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Join Our Team as a Dental Assistant at Partnership Community Health Care Center in Appleton Dental, WI!

Dental Assistant

Partnership Community Health Care 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 training Able to earn and maintain BLS certification.

Benefits available to all FT Team Members:

Health insurance Dental insurance Vision Insurance Standard Insurance-long and short-term disability and life insurance Johnson Financial Group-403(b) retirement fund. Roth 403b Retirement Savings Plan is also available Health Savings Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account 3 weeks PTO based on a 40-hour work week, PTO is accrued based on hours worked. 7 Paid holidays (one is floating) Employee Assistance Program Paid Bereavement Leave

Responsibilities:

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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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