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GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN ADMINISTRATIVE Dental Assistant Pediatric in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours:36 We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our Dental Services Team as a Dental Assistant! This is a new position that will support our Pediatric team, supporting our provider and team with chair side assistance, sterilization and other documentations as needed. If you have a passion for working with kids, adapt well to new situations and thrive in fast paced environments this might be a good fit for you! What you will do: Work 36 hours each week, 4 days a week, 9 hour shifts Monday-Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm Travel to La Crosse, Tomah and Winona Opportunity to work at the Outpatient Surgical Center What you will get: Starting pay of \$18/hour + more for experience! Great work/life balance Access to our Career Development Center Generous 401K match and base contribution! Tuition Investment Program What you will need: Highschool diploma or equivalency CPR for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) Click here to learn more about life at Gundersen!Job Description: The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting dental specialists by providing diagnostic, treatment, and educational services to patients and family members. The Dental Assistant is also expected to ensure the support, safety and comfort of the patient. Major Responsibilities: 1. Works with dental specialists to assist with dental procedures for examination, diagnostic and treatment procedures. 2. Provides education related to procedures, oral hygiene, postsurgical/presurgical for both patient and family members. 3. Provides appropriate infection control procedures, including decontamination/sterilization of instruments as indicated, environmental clean up and preparation, medical history review. 4. Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies and proper equipment maintenance. 5. Carries out miscellaneous lab, office and additional duties as needed. 6. Works with new employees to provide training and education. 7. Responsible for achieving and maintaining proficiency in the Dental Specialties competency assessment checklist. 8. In some dental specialty sections, the dental assistant may be required to act as a recorder or scribe for the purposes of drafting clinic notes in the electronic medical records of patients that are being examined for or are receiving treatment. Proper training and access will be provided to those employees. 9. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance. 10. Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients. 11. Ensures patient safety. 12. Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested or assigned. Education and Learning: REQUIRED High School Diploma or equivalency DESIRED Post High School education in a specialized field:... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/006445483AAF428D