Dental Assistant: Chairside Care & X-ray Pro

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 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.