Dental Assistant - Graduate Endodontics

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University Clg-Nurse in Wisconsin is seeking a Dental Assistant for their Graduate Endodontics program. The role involves assisting dental students during examinations, maintaining dental equipment, and facilitating patient interactions.

Candidates must have a high school education, a year of dental assistant experience, and a valid CPR certification. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential for this position, which supports a diverse population.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED required.
• One year dental assistant experience required.
• Health-Care Provider CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental assistance during examinations and treatments.
• Assist with paperwork related to patient examinations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of dental equipment.
• Facilitate patient billing and scheduling processes.

Skills

Dental terminology

Patient management techniques

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School education or GED

Job description

Job Title

Dental Assistant, Graduate Endodontics

Responsibilities

1. Provide dental assistance and instruction to students during the examination, diagnostic testing, and treatment of patients and assistance to students and faculty during surgery and dental emergencies including: monitoring patient comfort; taking, developing, and providing instruction about x-rays; and assuring that clinic procedures are followed.
2. Assist dental students and faculty in the processing of paperwork related to the examination and treatment of patients including: creating and filing endodontic packets; and assigning new patients to students.
3. Maintain and monitor cleanliness and sterilization of dental equipment and instruments per OSHA requirements.
4. Order and stock supplies using MU Dental Store procedures and maintain all related paperwork. Assist with budget monitoring and planning.
5. Facilitate the patient billing process including: preparing and submitting patient insurance forms, collecting payment, and recording patient treatment.
6. Answer phones, schedule appointments, handle patient files and provide information and assistance to patients, hospitals, insurance companies and doctor’s offices.
7. Maintain patient recall system including: scheduling appointments; sending postcards and keeping records.
8. Check-out and monitor the return of supplies, equipment, and medication issued to students and faculty.
9. Coordinate the repair and maintenance of dental equipment.
10. Assist with the Sophomore Lab courses including: setting-up supplies and equipment; recording grades; and coordinating the lab schedule.
11. Communicate with suppliers and become familiar with new products and equipment.
12. Provide orientation to dental students new to the endodontic department.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School education or GED
• One year dental assistant experience 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.
• Health‑Care Provider CPR
• Dexterity, ability to tolerate long periods of bending, standing and walking
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent customer service and listening skills, discretion, flexibility, ability to work and communicate with people from a diverse population
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, frequent interruptions in an environment that can be fast‑paced.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience working in an academic setting
• Knowledge of Marquette University School of Dentistry policy and procedures

EEO 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.