Dental Assistant

Cherry Tree Dental; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental clinic in Eau Claire is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to enhance daily operations through excellent patient care and communication. This role involves preparing dental equipment, assisting during procedures, and maintaining patient comfort. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude, along with the necessary educational background in dental assisting.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Office bonus program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is essential.
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or prior experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental equipment and instruments.
• Collect patient health histories, and take impressions and x-rays.
• Assist doctor in the management of medical and dental emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program

Job description

Dental Assistant (Full-time) with an anticipated start date of August 2025

High Bridge Periodontics | Eau Claire, WI

High Bridge Periodontics is looking for a reliable, friendly, and motivated individual to join our team as a full-time Dental Assistant!

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Office bonus program

What You'll Do:
As a Dental Assistant you will workto enhance the daily operations of the clinic by providing excellent care and communication to our patients. As aDental Assistant you will:

• Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Collects and records patient health histories, take impressions, and x-rays.
• Ensures patient comfort during procedures.
• Prepares dental materials (cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.).
• Completes charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the doctor as directed.
• Assist doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Cleans/polishes removable devices, fabricate temporary restorations, custom trays, study models.
• Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patient.
• Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff.
• Assist administrative team with customer service functions.
• Present treatment plans to patients.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or dental assistant experience preferred
• Previous customer service or office experience
• Proficiency or the ability to become proficient within 90 days in dental terminology and dental software for charting, treatment planning, clinical notes, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Foster a positive attitude and be a team player

Patient Care Hours:Monday throughThursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.