Dental Assistant

Cherry Tree Dental; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - significant company

Dental Insurance (employer-paid)

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Up to 3 weeks of PTO

Paid holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Employee referral bonus program

A supportive, team-oriented atmosphere

Job summary

Marathon Family Dentistry, a Cherry Tree Dental Office, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our thriving team in Marathon, Wisconsin. This role supports clinical procedures, delivers patient care, and helps maintain an efficient patient journey.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of dental assisting experience, a high school diploma, and good communication skills. We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within the Cherry Tree Dental family.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of one year dental assisting experience is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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 patients' dental notes from the doctor.
• Assists doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patients.
• Maintains infection control procedures and patient privacy.
• Supports administrative team with customer service functions.

Skills

Dental terminology

Dental software

Customer service

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program

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.