Dental Assistant

Progressive Community Health Centers, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Progressive Community Health Centers is hiring an experienced, full-time Dental Assistant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Under the direct supervision of the Dental Supervisor, the Dental Assistant performs dental procedures and tasks, including sterilization, laboratory work, and chairside assistance as directed by the Dentist. The role also includes light clerical duties as assigned. The position does not require late nights, weekends, or holidays. Progressive Community Health Centers 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. The organization provides comprehensive care to approximately 16,000 patients annually and offers services including family medicine, internal medicine, women's health, urgent care, dental, radiology, integrated behavioral health, case management, health education, and benefits enrollment. All employees, employed providers, and volunteers are required to be vaccinated. Hired candidates must submit proof of vaccination before orientation.

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.
BLS certification.
Vaccination is mandatory; hired candidates must submit proof 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, which may involve floating, sterilization, or laboratory work.
Be aware of the day's 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 dentists and hygienists.
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 if a patient's blood pressure is pre-hypertensive or higher.
Perform sterilization, laboratory work, chairside assistance, and light clerical duties as assigned.