Dental Assistant - Midtown Clinic

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking a Dental Assistant for Midtown Clinic to support pediatric dental care. The role emphasizes pre-visit planning, chairside assisting, and ensuring safe, efficient procedures for young patients.

Requirements include twelve months of dental assisting experience or clinical rotation, proficiency in 4-handed dentistry, sterilization and x-ray techniques, and CPR/BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Certification in pediatric dentistry is desirable.

Qualifications

• Twelve months dental assisting experience or completion of dental assisting clinical rotation.
• Proficiency in 4-handed dentistry, sterilization and x-ray techniques.
• Dental Assisting Certification; pediatric or special needs experience desirable.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire (BLS for Healthcare Providers).

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care under providers' supervision.
• Pre-visit planning and organization of supplies and equipment.
• Prepare patients and families before procedures.
• Chairside assisting during dental procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Tools

X-ray techniques

Sterilization

Job description

## Dental Assistant - Midtown ClinicApply: Milwaukee, WI: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R16668*At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.**Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places:** *Affiliation with the**#4 children's hospital in the country**(according to Parents magazine)** *Board-certified pediatricians (l**earn what it means to be 'board-certified'**)** *Many locations**spread throughout southeast Wisconsin** *Commitment to**population health**and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children** *Doctors who are very active in their local communities** *Access to many health and wellness programs designed to**keep kids safe and healthy**We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.****Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin:*** https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/Critical to the delivery of safe and efficient oral health care. They participate in direct patient care by providers through pre visit planning, organization of supplies and equipment for procedural care, preparation of patients and families before the start of the procedures and chair side assisting. They perform independent tasks as directed by providers, supervisors and manager in support of the provision of care. **Requirements*** Twelve months dental assisting experience or successful completion of dental assisting clinical rotation at Children's Dental Center.* Proficiency in 4-handed dentistry, sterilization and x-ray techniques. Dental Assisting Certification and Pediatric or Special Needs dental assisting experience desirable.* Requires excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact courteously and respectfully with patients, parents/families and members of the health care team.* Knowledge of computer and keyboard, word processing skills and the ability to troubleshoot basic PC issues.* CPR certification obtained within 90 days of hire - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.