Dental Assistant

Progressive Community Health Centers•Milwaukee, WI

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Progressive Community Health Centers is hiring an experienced Dental Assistant for a full-time position in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Dental Assistant performs dental procedures and tasks under the direct supervision of the Dental Supervisor, including sterilization, lab work, and chairside assisting as directed by the Dentist. The role also includes light clerical duties as assigned. The organization is an independent nonprofit founded in 1999 that operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee. More than 100 employees support its mission to improve community health and quality of life through culturally competent services. Progressive Community Health Centers provides comprehensive care to approximately 16,000 patients annually, including many low-income patients, and does not turn patients away based on insurance status or ability to pay. Services include family medicine, internal medicine, women's health, urgent care, dental, radiology, integrated behavioral health, case management, health education, and benefits enrollment. This position does not require working late nights, weekends, or holidays. Employees, employed providers, and volunteers are required to be vaccinated, and hired candidates must provide proof of vaccination before orientation. Progressive Community Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Completion of a Dental Assistant Certification program from an accredited technical college or State training program.
At least six months of on-the-job training and/or experience in a clinic or dentist's office.
Current BLS certification.
Proof of vaccination must be submitted before orientation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in community health, public health, or a community hospital.

Responsibilities

Participate in huddles, team and company meetings, and trainings.
Check the daily assignment and determine whether the day's work is floating, sterilization, or lab work; remain aware of the schedule and patient needs.
Prepare treatment trays for scheduled procedures according to Operatory Setup guidelines.
Prepare the operatory for appointments as needed.
Greet patients, escort them from the reception room, mark their arrival on the day's schedule, and electronically notify the provider according to the EDR process.
Escort and seat patients for the dentist and hygienist.
Maintain patient flow and awareness of the schedule while preparing patients for appointments.
Prepare patients with a napkin and eyewear, help them feel comfortable, and verify appointment needs and expectations.
Take and record medical and dental histories, including pre-medication requirements.
Take and document patients' vital signs.
Notify the treating provider when a patient's blood pressure is pre-hypertensive or higher.
Perform sterilization, lab work, and chairside assisting as directed by the Dentist.
Perform light clerical duties as assigned.