Dental Assistant - Part Time

Dental Associates Ltd•Fond du Lac, WI

5d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Dental Associates is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting providers with patient care, including complex treatments and surgeries, patient education, taking vital signs and X-rays, preparing the operatory, and ordering supplies. The position offers opportunities for career growth, continued education, and working with state-of-the-art technology in a collaborative environment. The company emphasizes a culture of fostering a "dental home" for patients and providing employees with a career.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Effective interpersonal skills to maintain rapport with patients, dentists, and other staff members
Good customer service skills and ability to work as a team in fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Previous Dental Assistant experience or completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program
Knowledge of state dental practices requirements, including X-ray proficiency and OSHA training

Responsibilities

Assist provider throughout exam including complex treatment, surgery, & all operatory-related care
Explain treatment procedures; seek clarification and understanding from patient
Review and assist patient in updating iPad medical history
Assist provider with patient education
Take patient blood pressure, X-rays and radiographs
Monitor oxygen levels when nitrous or IV is administered
Make impressions and fabricate crowns as instructed
Prepare and record clinical notes, charting and patient record
Prepare operatory for patient exam; sterilize instruments and disinfect operatory
Order dental supplies
Provide coverage for Dental Services Representatives to account for absences or high-volume periods

Benefits

Excellent compensation
Use of state-of-the-art technology
On-the-job training
Continued education offerings
Abundant opportunities for career growth
Dedicated support team
Competitive wage ($20.00-26.00 hourly plus annual increases)
Uniform allowance (Yearly allowance for shoes and scrubs)
Mentor program (Mentorship and additional compensation for becoming a mentor)
No forced vacation
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Stable and full-time hours
Medical Insurance with optional Health Savings Account through Associated Bank
Dental: Diagnostic and Preventive covered at 100%, Basic and Restorative (immediate family)
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Company paid short term disability
FSA
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity