Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Dental Associates Ltd • West Milwaukee, WI

1d • $20 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a team member of Dental Associates, you can expect excellent compensation, use of state-of-the-art technology, experience on-the-job training, continued education offerings, abundant opportunities for career growth, a dedicated support team, wonderful patients and the gorgeous state of Wisconsin. Travel to our Waukesha Clinic, located at 1211 Dolphin Ct., Waukesha, WI 53186, is required on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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

• 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
• Continuing education
• High-quality relationships
• Collaboration
• Growth potential
• 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

What This Job Offers

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