Unlicensed Dental Assistant

Lake Superior Community Health Center (LSCHC) is seeking an unlicensed dental assistant at the Superior, WI and Duluth, MN offices. The unlicensed dental assistant assists the dentist during examination and treatment of patients.  The dental assistant is responsible for patient preparation, sterilization and disinfection of instruments, instrument tray set up, and preparation of dental materials.

• Pay: $20.00
  • Plus, a $1,500 sign on bonus

Job Qualifications:

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience in health care business operations preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of infection control procedures and protocols preferred
• Knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures preferred
• Ability to sterilize and care for instruments and equipment
• Computer and Microsoft Office software knowledge
• High level of customer service skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks under stressful conditions
• Ability to complete basic lab work
• Ability to calm patients and make them feel comfortable in the dental setting

Responsibilities:

• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and operatories
  • Sterilizes reusable dental instruments and equipment
  • Oils and cleans equipment
  • Chair/operatory sterilization and set up
  • Insures proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials
  • Maintains compliance with department directives and protocols relative to infection control, exposure control and safety
  • Maintains adequate operatory supplies and complies list of items needed for inventory control and ordering purposes
• Assists dentists by serving as chair-side assistant
  • Prepares operatory for patient treatment
  • Passes instruments
  • Performs other routine tasks in care of the patient as directed by the dentist
  • Provides diagnostic aids to the dentist
  • Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
• Performs clinical supportive functions
  • Prepare patient ensuring patient feels comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
  • Instruct patient on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)
  • Dismisses patient by explaining follow-up needed as directed by dentist
• Maintains dental clinical records
  • Chart mouth and teeth
  • Records and maintains files
• Technical and laboratory skills
  • Mixes amalgam and synthetic fillings material according to instructions
  • 4xposes digital x-rays (WI Only)
  • Pours, trims and polishes casts (WI Only)
  • Maintain dental equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and department policy
  • EHR Compliant

• Miscellaneous Duties
  • Responsible for personal compliance with LSCHC
  • Maintains patient confidentiality
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Travel between sites is required to provider adequate coverage

Typical Working Conditions:

• Prolonged sitting and/or standing
• Physical movement and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination performed on a repetitive basis
• Work under stressful conditions may be required
• Frequent exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered

Education/licensure/registration:

• CPR Certification (obtain within 6 months)

LSCHC offers excellent wages and a comprehensive benefit plan. LSCHC is an equal opportunity employer.
Fill out an LSCHC applicationand submit, along with resume to: Show email; or mail to: LSCHC, 4325 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN 55807.

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