Dental Assistant
About The Position
Familia Dental is seeking compassionate, patient-focused Dental Assistants for its Janesville office. Prior experience or certification is not required for hire; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. The Dental Assistant supports the dentist in providing patient care and helps promote Familia Dental’s culture, mission, and values. The role involves assisting the clinical team in a fast-paced environment and helping patients understand dental health and oral hygiene. The schedule may be full-time or part-time, with shifts within the stated weekday and Saturday operating hours.
Requirements
- Exceptional customer and patient service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
- Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Meet state requirements for dental assistant duties, continuing education, or licensure.
- Dental assisting experience is not required for hire; on-the-job training is provided.
Nice To Haves
- Denticon experience is preferred.
- Experience working in healthcare or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Dental assisting experience is preferred, but not required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and radiography certificates, as applicable to state requirements.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and escort patients professionally and courteously between the reception area and treatment areas.
- Keep treatment rooms equipped and stocked, and reorder inventory when necessary.
- Record patients’ medical and dental histories and vital signs, including blood pressure and pulse.
- Document and chart dental procedures performed during each visit according to the dentist’s instructions and legal requirements.
- Take and develop dental diagnostic X-rays.
- Pour and base diagnostic models and fabricate temporary restorations as allowed by state law.
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments; set up instrument trays; prepare materials; and assist the dentist during procedures.
- Provide patients with dental health and oral hygiene education, including tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling.
- Notify the Office Manager of equipment problems or general safety concerns.
- Attend and participate in morning huddles, chart reviews, and regular office meetings.
- Recognize and respond sensitively to patients’ emotions.
- Follow company policies and procedures, and comply with state and federal laws related to a dental office.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays and time off
- Access to financial advisors
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
- On-demand pay, allowing employees to receive a portion of their check before payday
- Part-time employees are offered flex time, 401(k), financial advisors, and on-demand pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
