Dental Assistant

Description

• $1,000 SIGNING BONUS**

Join a team making a difference! Oral Health Partnership (OHP) is a nonprofit children’s dental program that provides preventative, diagnostic, and restorative dental services to uninsured and underinsured children ages 0-19. We provide care at our dental clinics, in schools, and at hospitals in Green Bay and surrounding areas.

We are in search of dedicated, skilled, and compassionate Dental Assistants to join our devoted team of professionals in achieving our mission of “changing the lives of our communities' children through access to excellent oral health services and education.”

• Signing Bonus** Qualification: A qualified Dental Assistant candidate will have recent chair-side assisting experience.

Pay Range: Starting pay is $20/hour with no to little experience. Additional pay is commensurate with recent experience, multiple years of experience, and/or certification. Candidates with all levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Review the health history of patients
• Ensure op rooms are set up and meet OHP standards for each patient visit
• Prepare and assist Dentist/Hygienist during patient visit
• Educate patient/parents regarding procedure(s) and/or next processes
• Accurately chart patient information, record dates, and charges within the Dentrix system
• Ensure equipment is working properly and coordinate with Operational Coordinator for any repairs needed
• Perform clinical procedures (e.g. X-rays and other tasks as directed by Dentist/Hygienist)
• Assist with patient concerns as needed
• Ensure inventory is stocked and rotated by expiration date
• Successfully achieve daily/weekly/monthly tasks as assigned
• Perform ongoing training as needed, including OSHA, HIPAA, and CPR
• Other duties as assigned

Reports to: Clinical Director

Classification: Full Time or Part Time

Preferred Education: Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA)

Beneficial Experience

• Minimum of one-year experience preferred
• Use of Dentrix charting software
• Use of Dexis radiography software
• Experience working with children or teens preferred
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Language Requirements: English. Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, or Somali beneficial.

Physical Requirements: OHP service sites are dynamic and fast-paced working environments that often require lifting and moving equipment. Continuous movement throughout the clinic to include sitting, standing, and walking.

Equal Opportunity Employer