Dental Assistant (FT or PT)

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Dental Assistant (FT or PT)

550 City Center

Oshkosh, WI

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

We are growing again! Partnership Community Health Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team to support our 2 new Dentists! 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 experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Able to earn and maintain BLS certification.
  
  

Benefits Available To All FT Team Members

• 3 weeks accrued PTO based on a 40-hour work week
• 8 Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability; life insurance
• 403(b) retirement fund
• Roth 403b Retirement Savings Plan is also available
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• And more!
  
  

Responsibilities

• 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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Compensation

$20.04 - $27 per hour