Dental Assistant - Faculty Practice

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) match

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Marquette University invites applications for a Dental Assistant – Faculty Practice. You will assist dentists during patient care in the Dental School Clinic and support front desk tasks as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least one year of dental assisting, knowledge of dental terminology, good communication, and CPR; preference for prior academic setting experience. We offer a rich Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with university match,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of dental assistant experience is required.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical dental assistance to dentists during patient treatment.
• Maintain dental equipment, instruments, and supplies per standards.
• Record keeping and clerical duties for patient files.
• Assist with instrument management and case cart system.
• Attend in-service programs and meetings as required.

Skills

Dental terminology

Anatomy basics

Patient communication

CPR certified

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team - people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package includingmedical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view our Total Rewards guide .

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

Dental Assistant - Faculty Practice provides assistance to patients, faculty and staff in the Dental School’s Faculty Practice Clinic and provides instruction to patients in accordance with the Clinic Operations Manual and standards of care in Dentistry.

Provide clinical dental assistance to dentists before, during and after treatment of patients including dental emergencies.
Assist faculty with compliance to record keeping protocols related to the treatment of patients.
Maintain and monitor accepted practices and care of dental equipment, instruments and supplies per MUSOD standards and regulatory group requirements.
Distribute, assist and monitor instrument and equipment management and case cart system.
Coordinate the repair and maintenance of dental equipment.
Provide clerical functions of a dental office including answering phones, scheduling appointments and handling patient records and other computer related duties.
Attend in-service programs, dental assistant meetings and other various committee meetings as required.
Perform any and all related duties as required or assigned by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High School education plus one year dental assistant experience required including knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy; regulator agency requirements; 4-handed dentistry; instrumentation; impression materials and cements; x-ray technology and procedures; sterilization procedures; patient management techniques; and Health-Care Provider CPR . Also requires dexterity, ability to tolerate long periods of bending, standing and walking, strong verbal and written communication skills as well as basic computer skills, excellent customer service and listening skills, discretion, flexibility, ability to work and communicate with people from a diverse population; and the ability to work independently with little supervision and constant interruptions in an environment that can be stressful. Previous experience working in an academic setting and knowledge of Marquette University School of Dentistry policy and procedures helpful.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Preference will be given to applicants with at least three years of dental assisting experience.
Previous experience working in an academic setting and knowledge of Marquette University School of Dentistry policy and procedures helpful.

Posting Date

10/23/2026

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have at least one year of experience in dental assisting?
  • Yes
  • No
• What is your required salary for this role?
  • $19.00 - $19.50/hour
  • $19.51 - $20.00/hour
  • $20.01 - $20.50/hour
  • $20.51 - $21.00/hour