Dental Assistant - Sturgeon Bay

NEW Community Clinic LTD•Sturgeon Bay, WI

152d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

At N.E.W. Community Clinic, we believe healthcare is a human right-not a privilege. Our people are the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve. When you join NEWCC, you become part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team where your contributions matter-and where your work makes a meaningful difference every day. More than a job, you'll find purpose here.

Requirements

Completion of accredited course in dental assisting required or current CDA (Certified Dental Assistant)
Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required.
Must be qualified in basic life support techniques/CPR.

Nice To Haves

Effective oral communication skills in Spanish preferred.
Bilingual preferred- Spanish Speaking

Responsibilities

Assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center.
Sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.
Completing med consults as directed by the dentist, including faxing to patients PCP and following set clinic policies.
Transcribing all chart notes accurately into patient chart for each visit, properly initialing each note and assigning the correct Provider to each walk-out.
Assisting patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
Serving as dentist's or dental hygienist's chair-side assistant.
Preparing operatory for patient treatment as per dental department protocols and the dentist's or dental hygienist's directions.
Properly capturing digital radiographs that are diagnostic (root apices/no overlapping) and ensuring radiographs are properly labeled.
Performing independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulations, laws, dental department directives, and protocols.
Maintaining dental department equipment in accordance with manufacturer's directions and dental department policy and protocol.
Maintaining all dental department areas in compliance with dental department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
Maintaining adequate operatory supplies and compiling a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
Monitoring patient flow, and assisting the dental director, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
Educating patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and post-operative instructions.
Understanding PHI and practicing HIPAA compliance.
Receiving and placing necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the dental department.
Assisting with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits.
Ensuring the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with dental department directive and protocol.
Ensuring the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with dental department directive, center policy, as well as state and federal regulation(s).
Performing all functions in full compliance with the center's and the dental department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment and universal precautions.
Participating in appropriate health promotion/disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
Traveling when necessary to meet operational needs.
Performing other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives as directed by a supervisor.
Responsible for personal compliance in full with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to the participation of a dental assistant in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.
Working in a collegial manner and mentoring students in a professional manner.
Being an active participant in staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.