Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Team Growth

Cherry Tree Dental; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

PTO 3 weeks

Paid holidays

Professional development reimbursement

Referral bonus

Team oriented environment

Job summary

Cherry Tree Dental's Synergy Dental office in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a busy practice with a high-functioning team.

You will prepare and sterilize equipment, record patient histories, support doctors during procedures, and help with charting and patient education. Candidates should have a high school diploma and dental assisting experience or education; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program, or relevant experience.
• Minimum one year of dental assisting experience.
• Customer service or office experience.
• Proficiency in dental terminology and dental software (charting, treatment planning).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Foster a positive attitude and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Collects and records patient health histories and x-rays.
• Ensures patient comfort during dental procedures.
• Completes charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the doctor as directed.
• Assist doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patient.
• Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff.
• Assist administrative team with customer service functions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma

Dental assisting program

Tools

Dental software

Charting software

Job description

Cherry Tree Dental's Synergy Dental office in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a busy practice with a high-functioning team.

You will prepare and sterilize equipment, record patient histories, support doctors during procedures, and help with charting and patient education. Candidates should have a high school diploma and dental assisting experience or education; strong communication and teamwork are essential.