Dental Assistant

Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Dental Assistant to work at our La Crosse office. The individual is responsible for providing friendly, professional, quality assistance to patients in delivery of dental care while assisting dental providers in providing primary dental services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform basic dental assisting functions such as:

o Room set ups and tear downs

o Chairside assisting

o Lab work

o Sterilization/maintenance

o Maintain critical infection control practices

o Obtaining diagnostic radiographs

o Accurate documentation including billing code and clinical notes,

o Maintain knowledge of Forward health billing guidelines

o Efficient communication with patients and staff

o Demonstrate a calming presence to patients and staff

o Evaluate whole patient for integrative care

o Assisting hygiene during cleanings

o Understand order process, promote mission, vision, and values

Qualifications

The individual must possess effective communication and critical thinking skills along with being able to develop good working relationships with other employees. The individual must be highly organized and have effective decision making skills. This individual must also maintain the integrity of confidential patient and business information.

Education and/or Experience

The individual must possess a high school diploma. A certificate in a Dental Assisting program is required. The candidate must be able to perform routine dental assistance procedures, deal effectively and reassuringly with patients, maintain required equipment in good working condition. This position requires a current CPR certification.