Dental Assistant Jail

Wellpath•Waukesha, WI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture that offers excellent career growth opportunities. We provide care for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients, fostering an autonomous and supportive team environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, with a focus on work-life balance to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Additional perks include DailyPay (receive your money as you earn it!), tuition assistance and dependent scholarships, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and health coaching, company-paid life insurance, tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA), and a wellness program with fitness memberships and product discounts. We also offer a preferred banking partnership with discounted rates for home and auto loans. This is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved, providing quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities and best-in-class clinical resources.

Requirements

Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school.
Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
Must demonstrate consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
Must attain and maintain all State mandated certifications or trainings.
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Nice To Haves

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Provides documentation of dental services to the dentist or their designee.
Maintains dental charts.
Keeps records of dental findings.
Schedules patients for dental appointments.
Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
Sterilizes instruments.
Mixes restorative materials as needed.
Performs intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.
Develops and mounts x-ray films.
Maintains x-ray, processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s) according to specifications.
Manages inventory of supplies and equipment.
Orders supplies.
Ensures set up of trays for patients.
Completes daily instrument count sheet.
Performs dental screenings.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic through careful practices.