Dental Assistant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment in Platteville, WI is recruiting for Dental Assistant positions to support dentists during exams and procedures. The role involves preparing treatment areas, chairside assistance, sterilization, X-ray taking, history taking, and patient education in a safe environment.

Requirements include High School Diploma or GED and a dental assisting program certificate; CPR and EKG/anesthesia training preferred within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Radiography Course.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Current EKG and anesthesia training or willingness to complete within 1 year.
• Ability to make critical decisions and use good judgment.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures.
• Assist the dentist chairside during exams and procedures.
• Set up, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Take dental X-rays and record patient information.
• Take medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Prepare dental materials and impressions as needed.
• Assist with nitrous oxide and anesthesia procedures.
• Provide patients with oral hygiene instructions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and office safety procedures.
• Maintain CPR and required certifications.
• Provide professional, friendly, and compassionate patient service.
• Perform equipment maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiography course

CPR certification

EKG and anesthesia training

Critical decision making

Communication & organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental assisting program certificate

Job description

Express Employment in Platteville, WI has partnered with a company to recruit candidates for Dental Assistant positions. They are currently hiring for openings at both their Platteville and Dubuque locations.

Position Summary:

The Dental Assistant supports the dentist during patient exams and procedures while providing quality patient care and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment.

Job Duties:

• Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures.
• Assist the dentist chairside during exams and procedures.
• Set up, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Take dental X-rays and record patient information.
• Take medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Prepare dental materials and impressions as needed.
• Assist with nitrous oxide and anesthesia procedures.
• Provide patients with oral hygiene instructions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and office safety procedures.
• Maintain CPR and required certifications.
• Provide professional, friendly, and compassionate patient service.
• Perform equipment maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Diploma or certificate from an approved dental assisting program
• Two years of dental experience preferred

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Completion of an approved Radiography Course
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months
• Current EKG and anesthesia training or willingness to complete within 1 year
• Ability to make critical decisions and use good judgment
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail

About Express:

Express Employment Professionals is a locally owned and operated job match company. We specialize in connecting our community to long-term, permanent work opportunities. As a 2025 Best of Staffing Awards Winner, we are dedicated to helping individuals find the best job to match their desires and skill set. One interview with us is similar to interviewing for over 100 companies.

Express Employment is an Equal Opportunity Employer