Dental Assistant - Graduate Program Clin

Marquette University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University’s Dental School seeks two Dental Assistant – Graduate Program Clinic positions. The role supports dental residents, students, patients, and faculty in an advanced training clinic, instructing patients and students per the Clinic Operations Manual and care standards. Department: Dental School.

Posting Date: 09/15/2026. Equal opportunity employer statement included. The position emphasizes student success, service, and education within a Jesuit, faith-based environment that

Qualifications

• High school education plus one year dental assistant experience required.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, 4-handed dentistry, instrumentation, impression materials and cements, x-ray technology and procedures, sterilization procedures, patient management techniques, and CPR.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain calm under stress with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental assistance and instruction to students during examinations, diagnostic testing, and treatment; assist during surgery and emergencies.
• Assist with processing paperwork including endodontic packets and assigning new patients to students.
• Maintain and monitor cleanliness and sterilization of dental equipment per OSHA requirements.
• Order and stock supplies using MU Dental Store procedures; assist with budget monitoring and planning.
• Facilitate patient billing by preparing insurance forms, collecting payments, and recording treatments.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, manage patient files and communications with hospitals and insurers.
• Maintain patient recall system with scheduling and records."
• Check-out and monitor return of supplies, equipment, and medications issued to students and faculty.
• Coordinate repair and maintenance of dental equipment.
• Assist with sophomore lab courses including setup, recording grades, and coordinating schedules.
• Communicate with suppliers and stay informed about new products and equipment.
• Provide orientation to new dental students in the Endodontic Department.

Skills

Dental assistant experience

X-ray knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Dental Assistant - Graduate Program Clinic Posting

Number: 201104872

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Family: Position

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 including medical, 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 https://www.marquette.edu/human-resources/total-rewards.php. 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. The Dental Assistant, Graduate Program Clinic provides assistance to dental residents, students, patients, faculty and staff in the advanced training program clinic and provides instruction to dental students and patients in accordance with the Clinic Operations Manual and standards of care in Dentistry. Currently seeking two (2) qualified dental assistants.

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

• H gh 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

• Previous experience working in an academic setting
• Knowledge of Marquette University School of Dentistry policy and procedures
• Flexibility to move to different clinics based on staffing needs

Department: Dental School

Posting Date: 09/15/2026

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.