Dental Assistant - On Call Only

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

On-the-job training

Continued education

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Dental Associates is seeking a dedicated team member to provide coverage for Dental Assistants during prescheduled time off and for last‑minute staff needs. You will work across our Appleton, North Appleton, and Greenville locations, collaborating with dentists, hygienists, and front staff to maintain smooth patient care.

We offer a competitive hourly wage of $20.00–$26.00 with annual increases, on‑the‑job training, ongoing education, and opportunities for growth within a supportive,

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

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Dental Assistant program preferred

Tools

X-ray proficiency

OSHA training

Job description

The team member will provide coverage for Dental Assistants that are out of the office for prescheduled time off and also last‑minute short staff situations. Must be willing to work between our Appleton/North Appleton/Greenville location.

Why Work Here

As a team member of Dental Associates, you can expect excellent compensation, use of state‑of‑the‑art technology, experience on‑the‑job training, continued education offerings, abundant opportunities for career growth, a dedicated support team, wonderful patients and the gorgeous state of Wisconsin.

COMPETITIVE WAGE

$20.00-26.00 hourly plus annual increases.

HIGH-QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS

Focus on building trust and forming relationships with your patients — our internal support

teams handle the rest.

COLLABORATION

Work together with dentists, specialists, hygienists and other dental assistants across a growing

organization.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

Explore opportunities beyond dental assisting with greater internal mobility.

Job 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

Job Requirements

• 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
  

The Company

At Dental Associates, we foster a culture which invites our patients into our "dental home" and provides our employees with a career, not just a job.

Founded in 1974, Dental Associates is Wisconsin's largest family and dentist‑owned dental group practice with 14 offices throughout the state. Dental Associates is a strong company with the resources to continually invest in our overall growth and talented team members. Be part of a dynamic organization that will make you proud.

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