** $2.000 Sign On Bonus for a 1.0 FTE position! **
We are looking for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Dental Assistant to join our team! This position is based at our Eau Claire-Oak Ridge Clinic location. The Dental Assistants main purpose is to provide appropriate patient care while working hand in hand with the Dentist. The Dental Assistant will do this by helping to address the needs of the patient in order to be successful with overall health and wellness.
Dental Assistant duties include but are not limited to:
- Receive and prepare patients for treatment.
- Take digital dental x-rays to help aid the dentist in the proper diagnosis of oral health conditions.
- Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist.
- Place fluoride varnish to help in the prevention of oral health disease.
- Sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
- Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Pours, trims, and polishes models, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary crowns.
- Knowledge of Scope of Practice per Wisconsin Dental Assistant statues.
- Demonstrate Knowledge of ethics, jurisprudence and patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrate understanding of the OSHA Hazard Communication standard.
- Demonstrate understanding of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard.
- Demonstrate understanding of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
- Perform sterilization and disinfection procedures in compliance with policy and procedures.
- Understand insurance guidelines for allowable services and treatment frequency.
- Apply effective communication techniques with a variety of patients.
Requirements:
- One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Competitive benefits include Health, Dental, 403B Retirement Savings Plan w/ employer match, HSA/Flexible spending accounts, and Employer-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
- Family-friendly, flexible work schedules - NO WEEKENDS!
- 9 Paid holidays including the Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and a Birthday holiday
- PLUS 3 weeks of PTO, with 1 full week of PTO available to use upon hire!
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Continuing Education
- Unique Wellness Benefits; including a generous Health & Wellness Reimbursement program, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) loan program, and Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program $$$
- Benefits eligibility is dependent upon FTE Status and Position
- All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.
"Our Mission is to respond to the healthcare needs of our communities with an integrated array of quality services and actively remove barriers to wellness"
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NorthLakes Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.45 per hour
Work Location: In person
