Dental Assistant

Cherry Tree Dental; Marathon City (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance (employer-paid)

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO in first year

Continuing education opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Marathon Family Dentistry, a Cherry Tree Dental Office in Marathon, WI, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our thriving practice. This role supports clinical procedures, delivers excellent patient care, and contributes to a positive patient journey.

You will work with a skilled team, perform sterilization, charting, and patient comfort tasks, while developing skills through continuing education and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of dental assisting experience.
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or dental assistant experience preferred.
• Previous customer service or office experience.
• Proficiency in dental terminology and dental software within 90 days.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Foster a positive attitude and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Collects and records patient health histories and x-rays.
• Ensures patient comfort during dental procedures.
• Completes charting of treatment information in the patient's dental notes as directed by the doctor.
• Assists doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patients.
• Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff.
• Assist administrative team with customer service functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Dental assisting program or experience

Job description

Dental Assistant (Full-time)

Marathon Family Dentistry, a Cherry Tree Dental Office | Marathon, WI

Marathon Family Dentistry, a Cherry Tree dental office, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our thriving practice. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to work alongside a skilled, high-functioning team while making a positive impact on patients' oral health.

Cherry Tree Dental is changing the face of group dentistry, and we are committed to our dentists, clinical staff, and support team by providing a positive company culture rooted with an unparalleled team synergy. We value and invest in our employees by offering professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits with a work-life blend.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health Insurance - significant employer contributions towards monthly premiums
• Dental Insurance (employer-paid)
• Vision Insurance
• Basic life & long-term disability insurance (employer-paid)
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Up to 3 weeks of PTO in your first year
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee referral bonus program
• A supportive, team-oriented environment

What you'll do

As a Dental Assistant, you will contribute to the success of the practice by supporting clinical procedures, delivering excellent patient care, and providing effective communication throughout the patient journey.As aDental Assistant you will:

• Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments, and supplies
• Collects and records patient health historiesand x-rays
• Ensures patient comfort during dental procedures
• Completes charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the doctor as directed
• Assist doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies
• 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

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of dental assisting experience required
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or dental assistant experience preferred but not required
• Previous customer service or office experience
• Proficiency or the ability to become proficient within 90 days indental 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 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why Marathon?

Located just outside Wausau, Marathon is a small-town gem with a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and beautiful countryside. It's an ideal setting for those who enjoy a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation and nearby city amenities.