Dental Assistant - Patient-First, Growth-Driven Team

First Choice Dental; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Dental in Madison, WI is seeking a friendly, dependable Dental Assistant to support clinicians and educate patients on oral health. You will set up rooms, prepare instruments, operate Dentrix, and help deliver a great patient experience.

The role emphasizes a positive attitude, strong teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dental office environment. Training is provided for the right candidate who is eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Great communication and people skills.
• Organized, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Dental experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person.
• Team-oriented mindset and passion for helping others.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during dental procedures while helping patients feel calm and comfortable.
• Set up treatment rooms and prepare instruments and materials.
• Learn and use modern dental technology and software systems like Dentrix.
• Take dental X-rays (if certified).
• Help educate patients on oral health and post-treatment care.
• Keep instruments sterilized and maintain infection control standards.
• Support a positive, upbeat, team-focused clinic culture.
• Help create an exceptional patient experience from start to finish.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication

Organized

Dependable

Willing to learn

Team player

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

First Choice Dental in Madison, WI is seeking a friendly, dependable Dental Assistant to support clinicians and educate patients on oral health. You will set up rooms, prepare instruments, operate Dentrix, and help deliver a great patient experience.

The role emphasizes a positive attitude, strong teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dental office environment. Training is provided for the right candidate who is eager to learn.