Dental Assistant

Founded in 1999, Progressive Community Health Centers is an independent non-profit organization that operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 100 employees support our agency's mission to improve the health and quality of life of the community by providing culturally competent services that address identified needs. We provide high-quality, comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually, a majority of whom are low-income. No one is ever turned away from our clinics based on insurance status or ability to pay. We value a patient-centered philosophy and provide a range of services that include family medicine, internal medicine, women's health, urgent care, dental, radiology, and integrated behavioral health. We also offer supportive services such as case management, health education, and benefits enrollment.

About the role

The Dental Assistant performs various dental procedures and tasks under the direct supervision of the Dental Supervisor, including sterilization, lab work, and chair-side assisting as directed by the Dentist. Also performs light clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in huddles and team/company meetings and trainings
• Checks-in to see daily assignment for that day (floater, sterilization, or lab)
• Is aware of schedule and patient needs for the day
• Prepares treatment trays for patient's scheduled procedure per Operatory Setup guidelines
• Prepares operatory for appointment as needed
• Greets patients and escorts them from the reception room, marking their arrival on that day's schedule and electronically notifying the provider per EDR process
• Escorts and seats patients for both dentist and hygienist
• Prepares patients by maintaining patient flow and awareness of the schedule
• Prepares patient with patient napkin, eyewear, and chats with patient to relax them and verify appointment needs and expectations
• Takes and records medical and dental histories including pre-medication requirements
• Takes and documents vital signs of patients
• If blood pressure is pre-hypertensive or greater, notifies treating provider

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, with 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
• Must be BLS certified
• Experience in a community health, public health, or in a community hospital is a plus
• All employees must be vaccinated. Proof of vaccination is required prior to orientation

Schedule

Full-time position that does not require working late nights, weekends, or holidays.