Dental Assistant, Pediatrics

Dental Assistant, OR page is loaded## Dental Assistant, OR locations:
Eau Claire, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR100435#
** Caring for our community starts with you. Join a team that believes everyone deserves care.
** The OR Dental Assistant provides appropriate patient care while working hand in hand with the Dentist to include both in-clinic work, as well as procedures performed at Aspirus Health within the OR setting. The Dental Assistant will do this by helping to address the needs of the patient in order to be successful with overall health and wellness.
Salary begins at $20.05 + per hour depending on experience.
* Receive and prepare patient for treatment.
* Take digital dental x-rays to help aid the dentist in proper diagnosis of oral health condition.
* Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
* Place fluoride varnish to help in the prevention of oral health disease.
* Sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
* Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
* Pours, trims, and polishes models, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary crowns.
* Knowledge of Scope of Practice per Wisconsin Dental Assistant statues.
* Demonstrate Knowledge of ethics, jurisprudence and patient confidentiality.
* Demonstrate understanding of the OSHA Hazard Communication standard.
* Demonstrate understanding of the OSHA Blood borne Pathogens standard.
* Demonstrate understanding of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention guidelines
* Perform sterilization and disinfection procedures in compliance with policy and procedures.
* Understand insurance guidelines for allowable services and treatment frequency.
* Apply effective communication techniques with a variety of patients.
** Qualifications and Education Requirements
** One year certificate from college or technical school; or three or more months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  DANB certification preferred.
** Required Credentials, Certification, Licensure
** Current CPR Certification. OR Dental Assistant candidates must be eligible for full credentialing with partnering hospital system.

North Lakes Community Clinic is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center that operates 19 clinics in 19 communities throughout 13 counties in Wisconsin.

We provide a variety of services based on the needs of the communities that we serve, including primary Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health. All people are welcome to receive care regardless of their insurance status and ability to pay. For those that qualify we have a Sliding Fee Scale that is based on income.

We are deeply involved in our communities providing Dental and Behavioral Health in schools, taking dental care to nursing homes, and working with WIC – Women, Infants, and Children. Since our opening in 2008, we aim to fill the gaps in healthcare and fulfill our vision of healthy, prosperous, engaged communities where everyone thrives.

As a Community Health Center and National Health Service Corporation, we promise to :

Serve all patients.

Offer discounted fees for patients who qualify.

Not deny services based on a person’s Race, Color, Sex, National Origin, Disability, Religion, Sexual Orientation, or inability to Pay.

Accept insurance including Medicaid, Medicare, and Children’s Health Insurance Program.

We are governed by a patient-majority board that meets monthly.
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