Dental Assistant - Honest Teeth

ascendenthealth; Elm Grove (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Full-time

Medical & dental after 90 days

PTO & holidays after 90 days

401k with company match after 1 year

Job summary

AscendentHealth in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our clinical team. You will assist the dentist during procedures, prepare instruments, and help ensure patient comfort in a fast-paced office.

You will maintain infection control, take digital x‑rays, enter progress notes, manage appointment flow, and educate patients on oral care while upholding HIPAA standards. We offer uniform allowance, full-time status, medical and dental coverage after 90 days, paid time off,

Qualifications

• Proficient in charting with the doctor and RDH using dental terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and aseptic techniques.
• Familiar with imaging techniques: periapical, panoramic, bitewing.
• Expanded duties: provisional fabrication and cement, gingival retraction.
• iTero scanning experience helpful but not required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during examinations and procedures by providing necessary instruments and materials.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and materials following infection control protocols.
• Take digital x-rays, create treatment plans, and enter progress notes.
• Maintain accurate medical information, including health histories, med lists, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-op instructions.
• Manage appointment scheduling and patient flow to optimize office efficiency.
• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Support the practice in maintaining an aseptic environment through infection control measures.

Skills

Charting

Infection control

Imaging techniques

Expanded duties

iTero scanning

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental team! The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and support the dental practice's daily operations. As a Dental Assistant, you will assist the doctor during procedures, ensure patient comfort, and maintain a clean and organized clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during examinations and procedures by providing necessary instruments and materials.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and materials following infection control protocols.
• Take digital x-rays, create treatment plans, and enter progress notes.
• Maintain accurate medical information, including health histories, med lists, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-op instructions.
• Manage appointment scheduling and patient flow to optimize office efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Support the practice in maintaining an aseptic environment through proper infection control measures.

Skills

• Proficient in charting with the doctor and RDH with a high level of dental terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and aseptic techniques in a dental clinic setting.
• Must be familiar with different imaging techniques relevant to dentistry- periapical, panoramic, and bitewing.
• Expanded duties desired- provisional fabrication and cement, gingival retraction.
• iTero scanning experience helpful but not required.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients and team members.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Join our team and contribute to creating healthy smiles while advancing your career in the dental field!

Benefits

• Uniform allowance
• Full-time
• Medical & dental for employee, spouse, and dependents after 90 days
• Paid time off & paid holidays after 90 days
• Paid time off is accrued based on length of time with company
• 401k w/ 3% company match after 1 year and at least 1,000 hours