Part-Time Opportunity
Our Pillar Health location is seeking dental assistants to support our newest part-time 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 dental assisting position
- Ability to communicate in Spanish (oral and written)preferred
- Must be current on all ACIP immunizations & PPD status
- Must maintain BLS Certification
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday 7am - 5pm, Friday 7am - 5pm and every other Saturday 7am - 3pm
WHAT WE OFFER
As a part-time employee, you will receive an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle and access to our Employee Assistant Program; as a part-time employee, you are eligible to contribute towards our 403(b) Retirement Plan.
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Reimbursement for license or certification renewal is available.
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).
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