Dental Assistant

Dental Associates Ltd; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with HSA

Dental Insurance 100% preventive

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Short term disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

FSA

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Dental Associates is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our Periodontics/Oral Surgery team in Wisconsin. You will support the provider during exams and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

We offer competitive wages ($20.00-$26.00 hourly), uniform allowance, mentor program, paid time off, continuing education, and a comprehensive benefits package. This full-time role features steady schedules, opportunities for growth, and a dedicated support team helping you deliver

Qualifications

• Previous Dental Assistant experience or completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of state dental practices requirements, including X-ray proficiency and OSHA training strongly preferred.
• Effective interpersonal skills to maintain rapport with patients, dentists, and other staff members.
• Good customer service skills and ability to work as a team in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider throughout exam including complex treatment, surgery, and all operatory-related care.
• Explain treatment procedures; seek clarification and understanding from patient.
• Review and assist patient in updating iPad medical history.
• Assist provider with patient education.
• Take patient blood pressure, X-rays and radiographs.
• Monitor oxygen levels when nitrous or IV is administered.
• Make impressions and fabricate crowns as instructed.
• Prepare and record clinical notes, charting and patient records.
• Prepare operatory for patient exam; sterilize instruments and disinfect operatory.
• Provide coverage for Dental Services Representatives during absences or high-volume periods.

Skills

Dental assisting

X-ray proficiency

Customer service

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

As a team member of Dental Associates, you can expect excellent compensation, use of state-of-the‑art technology, experience on‑the‑job training, continued education offerings, abundant opportunities for career growth, a dedicated support team, wonderful patients and the gorgeous state of Wisconsin.

COMPETITIVE WAGE

$20.00-26.00 hourly plus annual increases.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

Yearly allowance for shoes and scrubs.

MENTOR PROGRAM

Mentorship and additional compensation for becoming a mentor.

NO FORCED VACATION

Take vacation on your time and your terms. You won’t need to take vacation when your doctor

does.

PAID TIME OFF

We offer paid vacation and paid holidays.

Regular schedules — no surprises. Reliable full‑time hours you can depend on.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

We encourage our team to keep learning and embrace innovation.

HIGH‑QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS

Focus on building trust and forming relationships with your patients — our internal support teams handle the rest.

COLLABORATION

Work together with dentists, specialists, hygienists and other dental assistants across a growing organization.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

Explore opportunities beyond dental assisting with greater internal mobility.

Benefits Overview:

• Medical Insurance with optional Health Savings Account through Associated Bank
• Dental: Diagnostic and Preventive covered at 100%, Basic and Restorative (immediate family)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Company paid short term disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• FSA
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity

Department: Periodontics/Oral Surgery

SCHEDULE

Monday/Tuesday: 7:00am-6:00pm, Wednesday: 7:30am-5:00pm, Thursday: Off, Friday: 7:00am-4:00pm, and Saturday: Off

Job Responsibilities

• Assist provider throughout exam including complex treatment, surgery, & all operatory‑related care
• Explain treatment procedures; seek clarification and understanding from patient
• Review and assist patient in updating iPad medical history
• Assist provider with patient education
• Take patient blood pressure, X-rays and radiographs
• Monitor oxygen levels when nitrous or IV is administered
• Make impressions and fabricate crowns as instructed
• Prepare and record clinical notes, charting and patient record
• Prepare operatory for patient exam; sterilize instruments and disinfect operatory
• Provide coverage for Dental Services Representatives to account for absences or high‑volume periods

Job Requirements

• Previous Dental Assistant experience or completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of state dental practices requirements, including X-ray proficiency and OSHA training strongly preferred
• Effective interpersonal skills to maintain rapport with patients, dentists, and other staff members
• Good customer service skills and ability to work as a team in fast‑paced environment
  

The Company

At Dental Associates, we foster a culture which invites our patients into our "dental home" and provides our employees with a career, not just a job.

Founded in 1974, Dental Associates is Wisconsin's largest family and dentist‑owned dental group practice with 14 offices throughout the state. Dental Associates is a strong company with the resources to continually invest in our overall growth and talented team members. Be part of a dynamic organization that will make you proud.