Oral Surgery Dental Assistant (Part-Time or Full-Time)

Dental Associates Ltd•Waukesha, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Dental Associates is seeking an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to join their team. This role offers both part-time and full-time options and involves assisting providers with complex treatments and surgeries, patient education, and maintaining operatory readiness. The position requires travel to the West Milwaukee, WI clinic on Fridays. Dental Associates fosters a culture that provides employees with a career and offers opportunities for growth within Wisconsin's largest family and dentist-owned dental group practice.

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 preferred
Knowledge of state dental practices requirements, including X-ray proficiency and OSHA training strongly preferred

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
High-quality relationships with patients
Collaboration with dentists, specialists, hygienists and other dental assistants
Growth potential and internal mobility
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