Dental Assistant

Access Community Health Centers, Inc. • Madison, WI

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant works with the dentists in providing dental treatment and care to patients of Access Community Health Centers. The Dental Assistant will work effectively on a team and communicate respectfully based on shared goals and mutual respect. They will accurately update the dental record and document treatment that occurred during the visit. The Dental Assistant prepares the examination rooms by ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist. They also assist the dentist during their procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment. The Dental Assistant ensures that patients flow through the treatment processes quickly and efficiently following consistent processes, while also delivering great experiences through compassionate interaction.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certificate in dental assisting from an accredited technical college or 6 months of dental assisting experience
• BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EPIC or other electronic health record software system
• Fluency in English and Spanish or English and Hmong

Responsibilities

• Works with dentists in providing dental treatment and care to patients.
• Works effectively on a team and communicates respectfully.
• Accurately updates the dental record and documents treatment.
• Prepares examination rooms by ensuring all necessary equipment is ready.
• Assists the dentist during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Ensures patients flow through treatment processes quickly and efficiently.
• Delivers great patient experiences through compassionate interaction.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (100% vested with employer match)
• Paid time off program (hours given upfront for vacation, personal and sick time)
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending plans
• Health savings account
• Transportation program
• Childcare referral program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED