Dental Assistant, Pediatric Dentistry

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University is seeking a Dental Assistant for its Pediatric Dentistry department. The role involves providing dental assistance to students and faculty, maintaining dental equipment, and ensuring compliance with clinic standards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and one year of dental assisting experience, with strong customer service and communication skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) with up to 8% university match

Generous time off package

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• One year dental assistant experience required.
• Knowledge of 4-handed dentistry and x-ray procedures.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dental procedures and provide instruction to students.
• Coordinate student activities and maintain dental equipment.
• Provide back-up support for coordination activities.

Skills

Dental terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School education

Job description

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If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Family

Job Family Health, Wellness, and Clinical Services

Position Overview

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package includingmedical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement!For more information, please view theTotal Rewards Guide .

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

The Dental Assistant, Pediatric Dentistry provides assistance to dental students, patients, faculty and staff in Pediatric Dentistry and provides instruction to dental students and patients in accordance with the Clinic Operations Manual and standards of care in Dentistry.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide dental assistance and instruction to students before, during and after treatment of patients including dental emergencies as per the Clinic Operations Manual.

Instruct dental students in four-handed dentistry concepts and practices.

Assist dental student and faculty with compliance to record keeping protocols related to the treatment of patients.

Maintain and monitor accepted practices and care of dental equipment, instruments and supplies per MUSOD standards, and regulatory group requirements.

Assist with the coordination of student activities and evaluation of compliance to practice standards.

Distribute, assist and monitor instrument and equipment management and case cart system.

Coordinate the repair and maintenance of dental equipment.

Provide back-up support for the group coordinator including answering phones, scheduling appointments and handling patient records and other computer related duties.

Attend in-service programs, group and dental assistant meetings and other various committee meetings as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High School education plus one year dental assistant experience required including knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy; regulator agency requirements; 4-handed dentistry; instrumentation; impression materials and cements; x-ray technology and procedures; sterilization procedures; patient management techniques; and Health-Care Provider CPR .

Dexterity, ability to tolerate long periods of bending, standing and walking

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent customer service and listening skills, discretion, flexibility, ability to work and communicate with people from a diverse population

Ability to work independently with little supervision, frequent interruptions, in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Ability to obtain hospital credentialing to assist faculty/students

Previous experience working in an academic setting and knowledge of Marquette University School of Dentistry policy and procedures

Department

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/10/2025

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have at least one year of experience in dental assisting?
  • Yes
  • No