Dental Assistant
Apply Job ID 26022 Date posted Aug. 25, 2023 Location West Allis, Wisconsin
QuadMed is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team dedicated to providing comprehensive, accessible care and innovative practices focusing on wellness and prevention serving Quad employees and their families . This position is based at our West Allis , WI clinic of Quad Med and performs all chairside procedures, sterilization, taking radiographs, lab procedures, entering treatment and notes into the dental EMR. This individual will be a highly motivated, provide excellent patient care and quality conscious.
Interested in working in an environment where teamwork and one-on-one time with patients measures success.
Schedule: 40 hrs/week ( Monday's off day. Four 10 hour days Tues-Fri )
Key Responsibilities
- Performs all chairside dental procedures efficiently
- Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law and department directive and protocol
- Sterilization and preparation of dental operatories and instruments
- Properly take diagnostic quality radiographs
- Performs all necessary lab procedures
- Responsible for stocking treatment areas
- Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
- Demonstrates knowledge of dental instruments, treatment equipment and maintenance procedures
- Efficiently directs patient flow through teamwork and communication
- Maintains compliance with OSHA and department policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control, and safety issues
- Receptionist duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED certificate
- Completion of accredited course in dental assisting preferred
- At least 2 years' experience as a chairside Dental Assistant preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- CPR or BLS certification within 60 days of hire
- Certified Dental Assistant preferred
- Registered Dental Assistant preferred
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to deliver quality care to children and adults
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral/written)
- Patient/staff rapport -- make positive contribution to office/organization
- Knowledge of modern dental materials, their storage handling and applications preferred
- Dentrix software knowledge preferred
- Dexis imaging knowledge preferred
- Oral surgery experience preferred
- Bilingual preferred
- Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion
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