Dental Assistant

Familia Dental & Vivid Smiles; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid holidays & time off

Access to financial advisors

Basic life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Disability coverage

On-demand pay

Job summary

Familia Dental is seeking compassionate Dental Assistants to join our Milwaukee team. No prior experience or certification is required as we provide comprehensive on-the-job training to help you succeed.

As a Dental Assistant, you will support our clinical team in a fast-paced, positive environment and help deliver high-quality patient care. You will assist the dentist, maintain sterile rooms, take patient histories and vital signs, and educate patients on oral health while delivering friendly,

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain state requirements for DA duties.
• No formal certification required; on-the-job training provided.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and escort patients from reception to treatment areas.
• Ensure treatment rooms are stocked with necessary supplies; reorder as needed.
• Take and record patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Document and chart dental procedures per Dentist’s instructions.
• Take and develop dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Sterilize instruments and assist during procedures.
• Provide dental education to patients on oral health and hygiene.
• Attend morning huddles and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Dental patient care

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Customer service

Healthcare experience (preferred)

Education

BLS certificate

CPR certificate

Radiography certificate

State DA requirements

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Description

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact? We are seeking compassionate, patient-focused individuals to join our dental team as a Dental Assistant—no prior experience or certification required. We provide comprehensive on-the-job training to help you succeed. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care while supporting our clinical team in a fast-paced, positive environment. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in dental healthcare and grow with a supportive team.

Job Type

Full-time

About The Company

Familia Dental was established in 2008 and has grown rapidly because of our quality dentistry and our caring, compassionate approach to all people. Our practice exemplifies the core values of quality, honesty, and care in everything that we do. Our company strives in community outreach and internal growth. Join our family to be a part of giving back to your community and making a difference every day. Familia Dental is a big believer in internal growth, making it a great company to turn a job into a career.

Job Purpose

To assist the dentist effectively and efficiently in providing dental care to patients and to promote Familia Dental’s culture and mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and escort patient in a professional and friendly manner from reception area to and from the treatment areas.
• Ensure treatment rooms are equipped and stocked with inventory and re-order when necessary.
• Take and record patient’s medical and dental histories and vital signs, blood pressure & pulse.
• Document/chart all dental procedures performed during each patient visit per Dentist’s instructions and legal requirements.
• Take and develop dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Pour and base diagnostic models and fabricate temporary restorations – as allowed by state law.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist Dentist during dental procedures.
• Effectively provide dental education and information to patients to ensure patient awareness of dental health, and oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
• Notify Office Manager of equipment trouble or general safety concerns
• Attend and participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and regular office meetings..
• Recognize and be sensitives to patients’ emotions
• Understand and follow company policy and procedures
• Understand and follow state and federal laws related to a dental office
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications/Skill Sets

• Exceptional customer/patient service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software experience. Denticon experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced, patient-focused environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to carry out written and verbal instructions
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Meet state requirements for DA duties, continuing education, or license; Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, and radiography certificate
• Dental assisting experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience working within healthcare or related field strongly preferred

Benefits Offered

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays & Time Off
• Access to Financial Advisors
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• On demand Pay > Receive a portion of your check before payday!

Availability / Schedule

Working hours between: M-F, 7:30 AM - 6PM and Sat, 8 AM - 4:30PM

• 4+ days a week, 30-40 hours per week
• available to work Saturdays, when needed
• Full shifts (8-10 hours)