Dental Assistant: Growth, Mentorship & Great Benefits

Dental Associates Ltd; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with HSA

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Short term disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

FSA

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Dental Associates in Wisconsin offers a competitive wage for experienced dental assistants. The schedule Mon/Tues 7am-5pm; travel to the Green Bay clinic required; Fri/Sat off. We provide paid time off, uniform allowance, mentorship, and a wide benefits package.

You will assist providers throughout exams, explain procedures, update medical history, take X-rays, monitor oxygen levels, and help with patient education. Growth opportunities and strong internal support await you.

Qualifications

• Previous Dental Assistant experience or completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of state dental practices requirements, including X-ray proficiency and OSHA training strongly preferred.
• Effective interpersonal skills to maintain rapport with patients, dentists, and other staff members.
• Good customer service skills and ability to work as a team in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider throughout exam including complex treatment, surgery, & all operatory-related care.
• Explain treatment procedures; seek clarification and understanding from patient.
• Review and assist patient in updating iPad medical history.
• Assist provider with patient education.
• Take patient blood pressure, X-rays and radiographs.
• Monitor oxygen levels when nitrous or IV is administered.
• Make impressions and fabricate crowns as instructed.
• Prepare and record clinical notes, charting and patient record.
• Prepare operatory for patient exam; sterilize instruments and disinfect operatory.
• Provide coverage for Dental Services Representatives to account for absences or high-volume periods.

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

X-ray equipment

OSHA training

Job description

Dental Associates in Wisconsin offers a competitive wage for experienced dental assistants. The schedule Mon/Tues 7am-5pm; travel to the Green Bay clinic required; Fri/Sat off. We provide paid time off, uniform allowance, mentorship, and a wide benefits package.

You will assist providers throughout exams, explain procedures, update medical history, take X-rays, monitor oxygen levels, and help with patient education. Growth opportunities and strong internal support await you.