Join the Keystone Dental Partners Team: Your Path to a Fulfilling Dental Assistant Career

Are you seeking a rewarding career in dentistry? Keystone Dental Partners, located in South Eastern Wisconsin, is your stepping stone to a fulfilling Dental Assistant career. We believe in a healthy team, healthy patients, and a healthy practice. Our commitment to exceptional service, teamwork, and a positive mindset sets us apart. We recognize and reward our team's hard work and are growth-oriented, offering great employee benefits. Don't just dream about a fulfilling career, make it a reality with Keystone Dental Partners.

Keystone Dental Partners Job Description: Dental Assistant

Job Title

• Dental Assistant

Exempt or Non-Exempt Status

• Hourly / Non-Exempt Employee:
• Hourly
• Is required to use time tracking software
• Receives 1 hour of vacation per 30 hours worked
• Paid overtime
• Must have an approved time off request before taking leave

Job Summary

• The Dental Assistant is to assist the dentist or dental hygienist. Expose and process x-rays, sealants, manage the dental operatories, perform patient intake, travel to fill in for other dental assistants within the company as needed. 

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program or CDA required
• Previous experience within a medical/dental clinic valuable
• X-ray certified
• Sealant certified

Performance Standards

• 30-40+ hours per week, typically Monday – Friday (8 AM – 12 PM & 1 PM – 5 PM). Hours may vary pending the needs of the practice.
• Attend training events and after hours work for special assignments (and travel time).

Direct Supervisor

• Doctor/Office Manager

Essential Functions & Duties

• Assist the dentist or dental hygienist in transfer of instruments utilizing approved dental assisting principles. Assist the operator in preparation and delivery of dental materials.
• Layout necessary instruments for procedure(s).
• Expose and process x-rays and duplicate when necessary. Ensure all x-rays are suitable for diagnosis.
• Sealant certified. Able to perform sealant on patient treatment plan.
• Provide supportive care for patients at all times.
• Maintain Infection Control and OSHA guidelines.
• Take vital signs and review patient health history, updating as necessary.
• Keep the operatory neat and clean during procedures and disinfect thoroughly before each patient arrives. Keep hand pieces properly maintained. Ensure that vacuum lines, unit, chair, light, instruments, and tray setups are thoroughly disinfected and properly sterilized at all times.
• Order and maintain inventory of dental supplies. Provide administration with appropriate purchase data.
• Restock rooms as necessary.
• Provide evaluation of emergency patients.
• Provide patient management for the dental department.
• Perform expanded function duties as necessary.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Ability to be flexible and be able to occasionally work on weekends for special projects.
• Must have reliable vehicle and valid automobile liability insurance.
• Willing to support own team members to accomplish daily activities.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a professional team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

HIPAA Requirements

• The expanded function dental assistant will have access to PHI in the course of carrying out his/her duties. Applying the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA, the designated records sets to which this employee will have access include: the full dental chart, the full medical chart; all information in the practice management system, all other billing and account information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently. 

Behavioral Competencies

• Accountability: Role model to office mission, vision, and shared values
• Customer focus: Strive to exceed patient’s expectations
• Teamwork: If someone needs help, help them
• Initiative: Be innovative, apply fresh ideas, and continuously improve how you do your work
• Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others
• Ethical: Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and stewardship in all encounters at work
• Respect: Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and patients
• Communication: Demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspective of others. 

Physical Demands

• Sitting – 5%
• Standing – 85%
• Walking – 50%
• Use of Computer – 5%
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs. 

Disclaimer

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.

Keystone Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Get in Touch with Keystone Dental Partners

Ready to embark on a fulfilling Dental Assistant career? Reach out to Keystone Dental Partners. We're excited to welcome you to our team and help you grow in your career. Whether you prefer to call us or fill out a form, we're here to answer your questions and get you started on your journey. Join us and be a part of a healthy team, serving healthy patients, in a healthy practice.