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full-time 1 month ago

Dental Assistant

ST ANN CENTER FOR INTERGENERATIONAL

2450 West North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205
Competitive Compensation

About the Practice

N/A Team Members
Dentrix Software

Office Tour & Photos

Job Description

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Job Status: Full Time

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is the first of its kind facility in the United States and a global leader on comprehensive intergenerational care for all ages and abilities. At St. Ann Center no one is alone and everyone is celebrated!

St. Ann Center specializes in adult and child day services in a safe, homelike setting where compassion, care, and dignity are key. We bring all ages together from 6 weeks old to 100+. In 2016, St. Ann Center was recognized for the Best Intergenerational Award and Mayor Tom Barrett said:

“This is the closest place to heaven on earth. Everyone is loved for who they are.”

Our organization has grown dramatically in the 36 years since we were established and the need for services in our community continues to spark ideas and advances to care for individuals of all ages. We are excited for you to join our organization to advance the mission and operational effectiveness for our continued growth to serve the community.

Position Summary:

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing accurate and friendly customer service, and is responsible for preparing patients to see our dentist. This may involve preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing dental instruments, and performing some basic dental hygiene tasks. In addition to be attentive to daily office operations, and being accessible and responsive.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare patients to be seen by our dentists

Help maintain a sterile work environment by sanitizing dental instruments

Set up instrument trays, treatment materials, and assist in basic dental procedures

Take X-rays of patients’ teeth

Collect, record, and maintain the dental records of patients

Provide patients with information on dental hygiene and oral health

Ensure HIPPA Notice of Privacy Practice

Ensure standard infection control precautions for front office and patient lobby

Other duties as assigned

Education/Training:

Certification from an accredited dental assistant program

Dental X-ray certification

HS Diploma/GED

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Skills/Abilities:

To excel in this role, you should be self-motivated, highly organized, a good communicator, and have the talent to inspire patients and the team.

Proficiency in Dentrix

Proficiency in Dental terminology and workflow

Communication skills

Some management/leadership skills

About ST ANN CENTER FOR INTERGENERATIONAL

St. Ann Center is a non-profit organization in Milwaukee that provides comprehensive, intergenerational care for people of all ages and abilities. It offers a safe, home-like setting where adults and children can spend the day, promoting compassion, care, and dignity. The center's activities benefit everyone by keeping adults engaged and promoting children's intellectual and emotional development.

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