Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant in Franklin, WI. The ideal candidate will support an Oral Surgeon in a clinical setting, ensuring excellent patient care and comfort. Responsibilities include patient greetings, x-ray processing, chairside assistance, and room preparation.

Offering a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, Heartland Dental emphasizes core values of diversity and inclusion, making it a stable and rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Regular HIPAA training.
• 1+ years of experience in dental setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients.
• Conduct health history reviews.
• Take and process x-rays.
• Provide chairside assistance.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling.
• Prepare treatment rooms.
• Manage supply levels.
• Implement office workflow.

Skills

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification (if required)

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Advanced Dental Specialists - Waukesha is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable, motivated, and team‑oriented Dental Assistant who is committed to providing excellent patient care in a specialty dental environment. The candidate will support an Oral Surgeon in a fast‑paced clinical setting.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: Advanced Dental Specialists – Franklin

Wednesday and Thursday: Advanced Dental Specialists – Waukesha

Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day

Compensation

$20.00 – $22.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and sustain patient comfort while providing appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care
• Take and process x‑rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance (four‑handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms with strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Front‑loaded education and training providing the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment
• Dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification (if required under the state dental practice act)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Regular HIPAA training and protection of PHI as required by the position

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions; not applicable in FL & TN

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.