Ortho Dental Assistant - Milwaukee, United States - Familia Dental

Familia Dental

Verified Company

Milwaukee, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Our Midtown, WI clinic is looking for full-time Dental Assistants. We provide on the job training, so certification is not required upon hiring at our Midtown, WI office.

About the Company

Familia Dental was established in 2008 and has grown rapidly because of our quality dentistry and our caring, compassionate approach to all people.

Our practice exemplifies the core values of quality, honesty, and care in everything that we do.

When you join Familia Dental as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in your community while earning a competitive salary, wage increases, and more benefits than ever before such as our newly added 401K plan.

Whether Kick-Starting a New Career or Having Experience, Working at Familia Dental Has Amazing Benefits

Endless Career Growth Opportunities
Hands-On In-Clinic Training
Latest Technology and Safety Protocols
Making a Difference Every Day
Giving Back to Our Community
Compassionate & Collaborative Team Environment

Benefits available:

401(k) Retirement Plan
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Access to Financial Advisors
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Paid Holidays & Time Off
AD&D Coverage

Job Purpose

To assist the dentist effectively and efficiently in providing dental care to patients and to promote Familia Dental's culture and mission and values.

Responsibilities

Welcome and escort patient in a professional and friendly manner from reception area to and from the treatment areas.
Ensure treatment rooms are equipped and stocked with inventory and reorder when necessary.
Take and record patient's medical and dental histories and vital signs, blood pressure & pulse.
Document/chart all dental procedures performed during each patient visit per Dentist's instructions and legal requirements.
Take and develop dental diagnostic xrays.
Pour and base diagnostic models and fabricate temporary restorations as allowed by state law.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist Dentist during dental procedures.
Effectively provide dental education and information to patients to ensure patient awareness of dental health, and oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
Notify Office Manager of equipment trouble or general safety concerns
Attend and participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and regular office meetings.
Understand and follow company policy and procedures
Understand and follow state and federal laws related to a dental office
Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Skill Sets

Exceptional customer/patient service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
Ability to effectively present information oneonone with patients.
Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software experience. _Denticon experience is preferred._
Ability to work in fast paced, patientfocused environment.
Detail oriented
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Meet state requirements for DA duties, continuing education, or license; Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, and radiography certificate
Dental experience is preferred, but _not required._
Experience working within healthcare or related field strongly preferred