Dental Assistant: Patient Care, X-Rays & Sterilization

Paycom; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, prepare treatment rooms, and maintain patient records.

You will sterilize instruments, set up trays, take dental X-rays, and assist with basic hygiene tasks while staying accessible to daily operations. Qualifications include a accredited dental assistant program certificate, dental X-ray certification, HS diploma, and proficiency in MS Office; strong communication and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Certification from an accredited dental assistant program.
• Dental X-ray certification.
• HS Diploma/GED.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients to be seen by our dentists.
• Sanitize dental instruments to maintain a sterile environment.
• Set up instrument trays and assist in basic dental procedures.
• Take X-rays of patients’ teeth.
• Record and maintain dental records.
• Provide patients with information on dental hygiene and oral health.
• Ensure HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practice compliance.
• Follow infection control precautions for front office and lobby.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Dental terminology/workflow

Management/leadership

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Certification from an accredited dental assistant program

Dental X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, prepare treatment rooms, and maintain patient records.

You will sterilize instruments, set up trays, take dental X-rays, and assist with basic hygiene tasks while staying accessible to daily operations. Qualifications include a accredited dental assistant program certificate, dental X-ray certification, HS diploma, and proficiency in MS Office; strong communication and leadership skills