Dentist

Ascension•Milwaukee, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dentist provides comprehensive, compassionate dental services to school-aged children, including examinations, cleanings, fillings, and necessary extractions. The role emphasizes patient comfort, positive early dental experiences, preventive oral health education, and continuity of care through coordinated treatment plans and communication with parents or guardians. The Dentist also supports the daily operation of a mobile dental clinic, maintains patient records and quality assurance standards, and collaborates with schools and community organizations to promote oral health awareness. Community events may occur outside normal hours on an as-needed basis. The position is based at Seton Dental Clinic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and supports the mobile dental program, which provides urgent care dental services to children and adults in community settings using a mobile dental clinic and two portable dental chairs. The program helps provide access to critical and urgent dental care for people living in poverty.

Requirements

BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification accepted.
Dentist credential from the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board obtained before hire or job transfer.
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Optometry (OD), or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM).

Responsibilities

Provide dental examinations, cleanings, fillings, and necessary extractions to school-aged children.
Prioritize patient comfort and create positive early dental experiences.
Educate students and school personnel about oral hygiene and preventive dental care.
Develop ongoing treatment plans and coordinate with parents or guardians to support follow-up appointments and continuity of care.
Support daily mobile clinic operations, including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and inventory control.
Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and local health groups to promote oral health awareness and community education.
Attend community events outside normal hours on an as-needed basis.
Maintain patient records and comprehensive documentation.
Implement quality assurance measures and ensure services meet professional standards and legal requirements.

Benefits

Hourly base salary of $103.24.
CME allowance of $2,000 for part-time employees at 0.5 FTE and above.
Relocation allowance of $10,000.
Malpractice coverage with tail.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
Paid time off and holidays.
Ascension-paid tuition, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
Employee Assistance Program, counseling, peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.