Kenosha Community Health Center is looking for experienced Dental Assistants to work at its main Dental Clinic.

$2,000 hiring bonus - See below for details.

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 procedures routinely performed in the clinic.

PRIMARY TASKS AND DUTIES

Room Preparation and Turnover

• Prepare room set up for standard and specialty procedures
• Prepare hand pieces for laboratory and operatory use
• Prepare for medical emergencies
• Disinfect 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 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 patient electronic chart
• Review doctors schedule prior to patient visit for scheduling errors and lab case preparation

POSTION 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

Availability to work up to 40 hours during clinic operating hours, Monday – Thursday, 7 am – 7 pm, Friday, 7 am – 5 pm, and rotating Saturdays, 7 am – 3 pm.

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.

As a part-time employee, you are eligible to participate in the organization’s Employee Assistant Program and 403(b).

Pay to commensurate with experience.

$2,000 Hiring Bonus*

*Full-time Dental Assistants hired between October 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 will be eligible to receive a hiring bonus paid in 4 equal installments every 6 months. The employee must be actively employed to receive a payout and maintain perfect attendance within the first 90 days. Internal candidates are not eligible.

Learn more about us at www.kenoshachc.org.

Kenosha Community Health Center and Pillar Health, a Division of Kenosha Community Health Center, are Equal Opportunity

Kenosha Community Health Center and Pillar Health, a division of Kenosha Community Health Center, is working to keep our community healthy. Our multi-disciplinary team of providers collaborate on patients' care to ensure that each patient has access to high quality, compassionate care.