Dental Assistant - First Impressions Sc - Appleton, WI

Prepare work area, equipment and instruments for each patient including chair turnover and proper sterilization
Prepare the daily schedule including review of medical history, need of consents, and financial arrangements
Greet patient, prepare them for treatment and assist in making them comfortable during procedures
Monitor nitrous oxide and oxygen under dentist supervision.
Assist dentist with procedures by passing instruments from the tray to the dentist and suctioning patients
Carry out and assist with behavior management techniques as recommended by First Impressions
Discuss Pre Op and Post Op instructions as well as full details of the procedure with guardian before, during and after the appointment
Enter accurate and thorough clinical notes and transaction codes for each procedure into the computer system; Ascend and Dolphin
Assist the dentist with “Thank You” cards, doctor referrals and treatment complete letters
Take impressions for space maintainers, mouth guards and other appliances
Pour and trim models and fabricate appliances when needed
Complete lab slips and send appliances out to be made
Assist with all other orthodontic procedures as needed
Take panoramic, cephalometric, bitewings and periapical x-rays
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Review and send treatment information to insurance carriers
Be able to perform the duties as outlined in the Pedo Prophy Assistant job description
Perform weekly/monthly lab cleaning, maintenance of autoclaves, statims and any other equipment and hand pieces
Inventory and stock supplies as needed
Provide coverage in other areas as needed including, but not limited to, the Hospital setting
Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule:
Mon - Thurs; 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, Fri; 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Position Type: Full time

High School diploma
Strong desire to work with children
A minimum of one year experience working with children preferred
Dental Assistant Certificate preferred
Strong customer service skills and commitment to patient/parent satisfaction
Must be able to communicate with co-workers and work as a team in order to maintain a steady flow
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with and educate parents
Good hand eye coordination manual dexterity and precision
Requires local travel to other First Impressions offices
Basic computer and data entry skills
Good time management skills

Dental Assistant

Looking for a fresh start in the new year? Feeling stuck in your current career? What if we said you could wake up each morning looking forward to your day at work. Establishing a career where you can truly make a positive impact on the health and confidence of kids of all ages. All the while finding yourself with a contagious smile each and every day in the office (after all, brighter smiles are made here!). If this fresh start is exactly what you’re seeking, we’d love to meet you.

Allow us to first introduce ourselves:

First Impressions Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is the largest privately owned dental practice in Wisconsin; with 11 locations serving pediatric dental and orthodontic patients of varying ages, conditions and specialized needs. We’re not shy to say that our teams get to work with the very best families around; those who seek the best care for their kids, and who appreciate the difference a specialized care approach can make.

We’re also ones to brag about the teams and co-workers we hire. We operate seamlessly across multiple locations and like to travel across locations to meet the interests and needs of our teams. This multi-office workweek approach offers great diversification (places and people) in your schedule, along with the privilege to serve multiple communities and their patients.

And we believe in a strong work-life balance because we want you to fully enjoy- and be present- in both aspects of your day. We come to work recharged with full hearts, so that we can give exemplary care to each and every patient we see. Not to mention, our staff enjoys clocking out at 1:00pm every Friday afternoon to start their weekend.

Beside competitive market pay, we emphasize the importance of offering our employees full benefit packages including medical, dental and vision insurances, 401k employee-match investments, HSA, accommodations for maternity leave and office support for new mothers, paid holidays and accumulating PTO to use at your discretion.

That’s enough about us, let’s talk about you!

We're seeking a dental assistant to elevate our already exemplary team of specialists. You’ll be the right-hand (wo)man to your dentist - working closely together in a symbiotic relationship while providing the best care for our patients. We believe every good team is a product of its contributors, and everyone plays a critical role in ensuring their team’s success.

To be successful in this position, you’ll want to have the following experiences and capabilities:

An interest in working with kids of varying ages and abilities.

The desire to work within- and contribute to- a strong team dynamic; our dentists and dental assistants are a close-knit bunch who anticipate each others’ needs and honor unique practice approaches.

Attention to detail and an appreciation for organization in your workspace(s).

Fantastic communication skills are utilized daily. You will interact with a diverse group of individuals including doctors, patients and their family.

New graduates are highly encouraged to apply — we can’t wait to establish your professional career!

If this all sounds great to you, please send us your resume and/or personal statement letter - and let’s carry this conversation forward! When we meet, we’ll be sure to go through essential job functions (aka: what you can expect in your day-to-day schedule), discuss your and our schedule needs, and answer any questions you may have for us. Until then, feel free to check us out at fidkids.com or on social @FIDSmiles. We look forward to meeting you, and thank you for considering First Impressions.

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