Dental Assistant
About The Position
Dental Associates is hiring a Dental Assistant to support providers and patients during examinations and dental care. The role includes assisting with complex treatments and surgeries, patient education and communication, clinical documentation, imaging, and preparing and maintaining operatories. Dental Assistants may also order supplies and provide coverage for Dental Services Representatives during absences or high-volume periods. Dental Associates describes itself as Wisconsin’s largest family and dentist-owned dental group practice, founded in 1974, with 14 offices throughout the state. The company offers state-of-the-art technology, on-the-job training, continuing education, career growth opportunities, and team support. The position offers regular, reliable full-time hours and an hourly wage of $20.00–$26.00, plus annual increases.
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 a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Dental Assistant experience or completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program preferred.
- Knowledge of state dental practice requirements, including X-ray proficiency and OSHA training, strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the provider throughout examinations, including complex treatment, surgery, and other operatory-related care.
- Explain treatment procedures to patients and seek clarification and understanding.
- Review and assist patients in updating their medical history on an iPad.
- Assist the provider with patient education.
- Take patient blood pressure and X-rays/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 records.
- Prepare operatories for patient exams, sterilize instruments, and disinfect operatories.
- Order dental supplies.
- Provide coverage for Dental Services Representatives during absences or high-volume periods.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage of $20.00–$26.00, plus annual increases.
- Yearly allowance for shoes and scrubs.
- Mentorship program, with additional compensation for becoming a mentor.
- Paid vacation and paid holidays.
- Continuing education offerings.
- Medical insurance with optional Health Savings Account through Associated Bank.
- Dental coverage: diagnostic and preventive services covered at 100%, and basic and restorative coverage for immediate family.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- Critical illness coverage.
- Hospital indemnity coverage.
- Regular, reliable full-time hours.
- Dedicated support team and opportunities for career growth and internal mobility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
