Dental Assistant - Lakeshore Community Health Care - Manitowoc, WI

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to join a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you! Lakeshore Community Health Care provides compassionate, high-quality health care for all members of our community. Our team works collaboratively to ensure that everyone—regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or background—receives the care they deserve. As a trusted community health center, we focus on preventive, holistic, and patient-centered care to improve health outcomes in Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Washington Counties. Join the team at LCHC, where our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to living out our core values every day: listen compassionately, solve it together, bring out the best in people and find a better way. Outside of our clinics, we have world class recreation, excellent schools, and the beauty of the Lake Michigan shoreline, Ice Age Trail and Kettle Moraine State Forest. You will treasure short commutes, family-friendly employers and vacation-like towns to renew your spirit every day. The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist with clinical procedures that includes exposing and processing x-rays, taking alginate impressions, and screening emergency patients. The employee will be expected to assist in four-handed dental procedures including but not limited to: initial exams, periodontal maintenance, amalgam and composite restorations, endodontics, oral surgery, crown and bridge work, and removable prosthodontics. ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS, & FUNCTIONS · Chart oral conditions as dictated by dental providers. · Obtain, interpret, and evaluate personal, medical and dental histories for all patients. · Identify patients’ needs using appropriate forms of communication. · Prepare and assist with the administration of local anesthesia. · Prepare the handpieces for laboratory and operatory use. · Prepare the mounting and articulation of study models for providers & patients review. · Prepare and assist with various restorations, applications, procedures, and impressions. · Perform all other duties as assigned. KEY COMPETENCIES & ABILITIES · Knowledge of all dental specialties, terminology, and procedures used. · Ability to practice patient and operative safety measures during radiation. · Knowledge of all clinical proficiency in selection and transfer of instruments in operative dentistry. · Maintains all dental equipment and supplies, personal safety and hygiene, and proper infection control protocol in compliance with CDC and OSHA regulations & guidelines. · Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients. · Should be a critical thinker, detail-oriented, and a self-starter while taking initiative. · Ability to proficiently use the AED machine. EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS · Graduate from a Dental Assistant Program. · Current CPR/Basic Life Support Certification upon hire or willing to obtain & renew as needed. LCHC is an equal opportunity employer. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: · 403(b) matching · Dental insurance · Flexible spending account · Health insurance · Health savings account · Life insurance · Paid time off · Retirement plan · Vision insurance Schedule: · 10-hour shift · 4 days/week · No weekends Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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