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Dental Assistant

@ Progressive Community Health Centers
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:assisting dentist, sterilizing instruments, taking x-rays
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or equivalent, completion of a dental assistant certification program, CPR certification, at least 6 months clinic experience; ability to assist chairside, take X-rays, sterilize instruments, and document patient records.
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Come join our team! We are hiring!
We are currently hiring a Dental Assistant in Milwaukee, WI. This is a full-time position that does not require working late nights, weekends, or holidays.

Why Progressive Community Health Centers?
Founded in 1999, Progressive Community Health Centers is an independent non-profit organization that operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 100 employees support our agency's mission to improve the health and quality of life of the community by providing culturally competent services that address identified needs. We provide high quality, comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually'a majority of who are low-income. No one is ever turned away from our clinics based on insurance status or ability to pay. We value a patient-centered philosophy and provide range of services that include family medicine, internal medicine, women's health, urgent care, dental, radiology and integrated behavioral health. We also offer supportive services such as case management, health education and benefits enrollment.

Summary
The Dental Assistant performs various dental procedures and tasks under the direct supervision of the Dental Supervisor, including sterilization, lab work and chair side assisting as directed by the Dentist. Also, be able to perform light clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities
  1. Actively participates in huddles and team/company meetings and trainings
  2. Checks-in to see daily assignment for that day, floater, sterilization or lab.
  3. Is aware of schedule and patient needs for the day
  4. Prepares treatment trays for patient's scheduled procedure per Operatory Setup guidelines.
  5. Prepare operatory for appointment as needed.
  6. Greets patients and escort them from the reception room, marking their arrival on that day's schedule and electronically notifying the provider per EDR process. Escorts and seats patients for both dentist and hygienist.
  7. Prepares patients by maintaining patient flow and awareness of the schedule.
  8. Prepares patient with patient napkin, eyewear, and chats with patient to relax patient and verify appointment needs and expectations.
  9. Takes and records medical and dental histories including pre-medication requirements. Takes and documents vital signs of patients
  10. If blood pressure is pre-hypertensive or greater, notifies treating provider
  11. Take X-rays based on patient's scheduled appointment or confer with Dentist or Hygienist to advise. Note: Make sure current radiographs are displayed on the screen so that they are ready for Dentist or Hygienist to view.
  12. Assists Dentist during dental procedures as directed.
  13. Assist Hygienist in perio charting and other duties as directed.
  14. Schedule patient appointments for next visit following guidelines
  15. Escorts patients out at end of appointment.
  16. Makes preliminary impressions as directed by provider.
  17. Pours and trims preliminary impressions and casts, and cleans removable appliances.
  18. Assist Dentist in management of dental emergencies.
  19. Instructs patients in oral hygiene.
  20. Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist.
  21. Records treatment information in patient records.
  22. Assist with pediatric coronal polishing as directed by dentist.
  23. Applies protective coating of fluoride to teeth on patients age 21 and under.
  24. Clean operatory units after patient dismissal as directed and instructed according to OSHA, CDC and other governing agencies guidelines including deep cleaning as scheduled.
  25. Clean/Sterilize instruments and maintains sterilization center and lab as may be assigned

Requirements

  1. High school graduate or equivalent, with completion of a Dental Assistant Certification program, from an accredited technical college or State training program.

  2. At least six months of on-the-job training and/or experience in a clinic or dentist's office. Must be CPR certified.

  3. Experience in a community health, public health, or in a community hospital, a plus.


Medical, Dental, & Vision. Employer paid Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401K, Voluntary Discretionary Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Ten Paid Holidays, Continued Medical Education Expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program.