Location
Milwaukee, WI | United States
Job description
Our Midtown, WI clinic is looking for full-time Dental Assistants. We provide on the job training, so certification is not required upon hiring at our Midtown, WI office.
About the Company
Familia Dental was established in 2008 and has grown rapidly because of our quality dentistry and our caring, compassionate approach to all people. Our practice exemplifies the core values of quality, honesty, and care in everything that we do.
When you join Familia Dental as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in your community while earning a competitive salary, wage increases, and more benefits than ever before such as our newly added 401K plan.
Whether Kick-Starting a New Career or Having Experience, Working at Familia Dental Has Amazing Benefits!
- Endless Career Growth Opportunities
- Hands-On In-Clinic Training
- Latest Technology and Safety Protocols
- Making a Difference Every Day
- Giving Back to Our Community
- Compassionate & Collaborative Team Environment
Benefits available:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Access to Financial Advisors
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays & Time Off
- AD&D Coverage
Job Purpose
To assist the dentist effectively and efficiently in providing dental care to patients and to promote Familia Dental’s culture and mission and values.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and escort patient in a professional and friendly manner from reception area to and from the treatment areas.
- Ensure treatment rooms are equipped and stocked with inventory and re-order when necessary.
- Take and record patient’s medical and dental histories and vital signs, blood pressure & pulse.
- Document/chart all dental procedures performed during each patient visit per Dentist’s instructions and legal requirements.
- Take and develop dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Pour and base diagnostic models and fabricate temporary restorations – as allowed by state law.
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist Dentist during dental procedures.
- Effectively provide dental education and information to patients to ensure patient awareness of dental health, and oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
- Notify Office Manager of equipment trouble or general safety concerns
- Attend and participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and regular office meetings..
- Understand and follow company policy and procedures
- Understand and follow state and federal laws related to a dental office
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications/Skill Sets
- Exceptional customer/patient service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Ability to effectively present information one-on-one with patients.
- Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software experience. Denticon experience is preferred.
- Ability to work in fast paced, patient-focused environment.
- Detail oriented
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Meet state requirements for DA duties, continuing education, or license; Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, and radiography certificate
- Dental experience is preferred, but not required.
- Experience working within healthcare or related field strongly preferred
Availability:
Working Hours: M-F, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM and Sat, 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Full time:
- available to work 5 days per week
- Rotating Saturdays
- shift could vary week to week
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