Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantOur Silver Lake location is seeking Dental Assistants to support our Dentists!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 DUTIESRoom Preparation and TurnoverPrepare room set up for standard and specialty procedures Prepare handpieces for laboratory and operatory usePrepare for medical emergenciesDisinfect the operatory according to company standardsAssist in sterilization areas as necessaryMaintain operatory equipment according to manufacturer guidelinesDispose of waste and hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA/EPA/FDA/NIOSH regulationsDirect Patient CareWelcome and dismiss patient in a professional and courteous mannerTake digital x-rays (Pan, BWX's, PAs)Obtain, interpret, and evaluate personal, medical, and dental historiesTake and record patient vitalsDemonstrate four-handed instrument transferPrepare and assist with the administration of topical and local anesthesiaPrepare mounting and articulation of study models for impressionsFabricate temporaries for crowns and bridgesPour and trim cast/modelPrepare and assist with restorative treatmentPrepare and assist with varnish and fluoride applicationsPrepare and assist with minor, oral surgery, and endodontic therapy proceduresPrepare and assist with alginate impressionChart oral condition as dictated by dentistPost-op Patient EducationExplain postoperative and preoperative instructions to the patientSchedule follow-up appointmentElectronic Health Record (EHR) UtilizationProperly label and input tooth/teeth numbers into the patient electronic chartReview doctors schedule before patient visit for scheduling errors and lab case preparationPOSITION REQUIREMENTS Education Preferred Graduate from an Accredited Dental Assistant Program/SchoolMinimum of 1 year experience in dental assisting positionAbility to communicate in Spanish (oral and written)preferredMust be current on all ACIP immunizations & PPD status Must maintain BLS CertificationWORK 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. 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, 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 . 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). Compensation details: 19-21 Hourly WagePI8ebc921a6-