Dental Assistant / EFDA

Cordental Group; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Fridays off

Overjet imaging

Job summary

Foxridge Dental in Middleton, WI is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant or EFDA to join our team. If you hold your Wisconsin RDA credential and deliver patient-centered care, we want to hear from you.

You will provide chairside support across wide procedures and support front desk duties as needed. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of dental assisting experience, CPR certification, and a calm, communicative manner.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin RDA credential preferred and radiography training required by state law.
• CPR certification and HIPAA compliance are essential.
• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Calm, patient-centered demeanor with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance across preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant, clear aligner and emergency dentistry.
• Take and process digital X-rays and intraoral images; maintain infection control.
• Set up operatories and ensure instruments and materials are ready for each appointment.
• Assist with front desk tasks: scheduling, patient inquiries, and billing support as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support patient education on oral hygiene.

Skills

RDA Credential Wisconsin

CPR Certification

Patient communication

HIPAA compliance

Time management

Education

Wisconsin RDA credential

Wisconsin radiation safety course

Radiography training

Tools

Dental practice software

Job description

Location: Middleton, WI 53562 | Full-Time

Foxridge Dental is looking for a skilled, patient-centered Dental Assistant or EFDA to join our team in Middleton. If you hold your Wisconsin RDA credential and are ready to hit the ground running, and are looking for a practice where your expanded skills are truly valued, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, great with patients, and brings a self-managing work ethic to the work they do.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide expert chairside assistance to our dentist across a full range of procedures
• Assist across our complete scope of services: preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, dental implant restorations, dental prosthetics, clear aligner treatment, periodontal disease treatment, mouth guards, and emergency dentistry
• Take and process digital X-rays and intraoral images in compliance with Wisconsin state regulations
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment following strict infection control protocols
• Set up operatories and ensure all instruments, materials, and equipment are fully prepared before every appointment
• Ensure patient comfort and provide calm, compassionate support throughout every phase of treatment
• Obtain dental histories and ensure health histories are updated for all returning patients; take blood pressure and pulse as necessary
• Take dental impressions and assist with lab tasks as directed
• Provide after treatment instructions and patient education on oral hygiene and home care
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records in full compliance with HIPAA

Administrative & Front Desk Support (as needed)

• Welcome patients and escort them to their operatory
• Schedule and confirm appointments; assist with treatment coordination
• Answer phones and assist with patient inquiries professionally and warmly
• Process co-pays and assist with billing and supply ordering

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Wisconsin Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential preferred
• Completion of an approved Wisconsin radiation safety course and radiography training required per state regulations
• Current CPR certification required
• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred
• Calm, patient-centered presence and a soothing disposition that puts patients of all ages at ease from the moment they arrive
• Active listening skills and clear communication
• Exceptional attention to detail; you follow protocols precisely and are always aware of what you are and are not permitted to perform under Wisconsin state dental law
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong time management to keep patient treatments and schedules running smoothly
• Proficiency with dental practice management software, scheduling and billing systems, and standard office programs
• Adaptable to new technology, workflows, and business practices as the practice evolves
• Customer service oriented toward both patients and colleagues
• Positive, collaborative team player who contributes to a peaceful, professional practice culture

What We Offer

• Competitive wage commensurate with experience and credentials
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with annual employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Access to a full suite of elective benefits
• Overjet AI-assisted imaging and state-of-the-art dental technology in a modern practice
• Broad clinical exposure across a full-service practice: preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant restorations, periodontics, clear aligners, and more
• A Monday-Thursday schedule with Fridays off
• A warm, established team culture with over 25 years of community trust behind it

Foxridge Dental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and patients.