Clinical Dental Assistant – Virtue Dental Virtue Dental | Muskego WI Area
About The Position
Virtue Dental is seeking a Clinical Dental Assistant with some hands-on experience to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys patient care, thrives in a collaborative clinical setting, and is eager to develop their skills. The ideal candidate will be dependable, kind, coachable, detail-oriented, and dedicated to creating excellent patient experiences. Responsibilities include chairside assistance during various dental procedures, preparing treatment rooms, taking digital x-rays, maintaining infection control standards, communicating effectively with the team and patients, documenting clinical notes, and supporting various lab procedures. The position emphasizes a patient-first mindset and a commitment to confidentiality and safety standards.
Requirements
- Some prior dental assisting experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of general dental procedures, instruments, sterilization, and chairside assisting.
- A patient-first mindset and a warm, professional communication style.
- Reliability, punctuality, and strong attention to detail.
- A team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical setting while staying calm and organized.
- Commitment to confidentiality, HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control standards.
Nice To Haves
- X-ray certification preferred, or willingness to obtain if required.
- Experience with digital dentistry, Dentrix/Open Dental/Eaglesoft, Invisalign, implants, or oral surgery is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist doctors chairside during exams, restorative procedures, emergency visits, crowns, fillings, extractions, implant-related care, and other general dental procedures.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment for each patient visit.
- Take digital x-rays and intraoral images.
- Support excellent infection control, sterilization, OSHA, HIPAA, and clinical safety standards.
- Help patients feel welcomed, informed, comfortable, and cared for from the beginning to the end of their appointment.
- Clearly communicate with doctors, hygienists, front-office team members, and patients to keep the day running smoothly.
- Document clinical notes accurately and assist with charting as directed.
- Break down and reset operatories efficiently while maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.
- Support lab case tracking, impressions/scans, temporary crowns, whitening, Invisalign®, and other procedures depending on training and experience.
- Look for ways to improve the patient experience and strengthen the team.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Dental care benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Training and development opportunities
- Uniform/scrub support
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for growth within our Private Group Practice
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
