Dental Assistant

Family Health Center of Marshfield • Menomonie, WI

15d

About The Position

The Dental Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to the dental team under the direction of dental providers. The role supports efficient clinic operations while prioritizing patient care, comfort, safety, and confidentiality. Duties may vary based on departmental needs and include preparing exam rooms, assisting with dental treatments, taking X-rays, and maintaining patient records.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated keyboarding and computer experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire or within three months of employment.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR), per FHC guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a technical college dental assistant program.
• Dental assistant experience and familiarity with dental terminology.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety protocols, including hazard communication and bloodborne pathogen standards.
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare operatories for patient procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Obtain and accurately document patient health and dental information in a timely manner.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient education and obtain signed consent forms for the electronic health record.
• Prepare procedural trays, equipment, and instruments, and assist with dental appointments.
• Perform diagnostic intra-oral and extra-oral digital radiographs as directed by the dentist.
• Assist with phone calls, relay messages to providers, and answer questions on providers’ behalf.
• Keep rooms stocked and orderly using fiscally responsible practices.
• Track incoming and outgoing lab cases to ensure cost accuracy and timely delivery.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments to optimize provider schedules.
• Assist with dental procedures in hospital settings and care for pediatric, geriatric, and special-needs patients as needed.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to basic dental and medical emergencies.
• Perform routine housekeeping and basic maintenance of dental equipment.
• Collaborate with interpreters to address language barriers and support clear communication with patients.
• Train and mentor new employees.
• Maintain scheduled work hours and regular, reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED