Dental Assistant

Milwaukee Health Services
$18.33-$25.67
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Jan 15, 2025
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) that operates from two (2) sites: The Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Connection at 8200 W. Silver Spring Drive and the MLK Heritage Health Center at 2555 N. Martin Luther King Drive Please visit the MHSI website at www.mhsi.org to understand the dynamics of FQHCs Assist dentist in examination and treatment of patients. Perform a variety of chair-side and clinical support functions. Prepare treatment operatory, position instruments and equipment. Monitor patient comfort. Assist in maintaining treatment records and maintaining operatory equipment and instruments. POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish reason for visit and instruct patient on preparation for dentist's examination. Stock and prepare operatory according to dentist's specifications. Assist with various prosthetic and restorative procedures to include impressions, evacuation, retraction, cementation, and homeostasis. Assist with mixing various types of materials; dispense, set-up and assist with nitrous oxide and electro surgery. Assist patients in need of help, i.e., handicap, pediatric, etc. Monitor clinical equipment and materials; maintain cleanliness in clinic area. Monitor proper infection control techniques. Maintain supply and inventory for operatory. Review patient charts for completeness, as well as order processing for referrals, x-ray, etc. Collect clinic encounter forms at the end of each session and forward them to billing. Provide back up for co-workers, when needed. Work collaboratively with the dentist for the coordination of quality dental care to the clinic's patients. Inform scheduled patients of any delays due to dentist's lateness, emergencies, schedule backup, etc. Education: High school Diploma or GED and completion of an approved dental assistant course Experience: 1 year or more