Dental Clinic Assistant - Four-Handed Dental Support

Chippewa Valley Technical College; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development

Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace

Access to library resources

Student-services discounts

Job summary

Chippewa Valley Technical College is seeking a certified dental assistant to support dentists and dental students in a busy clinic. Responsibilities include preparing rooms, passing instruments, and maintaining infection control while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role requires a dental assisting diploma or CDA, at least one year of experience, CPR certification, and flexibility to work with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or CDA in dental assisting.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a dental assistant.
• Current CPR certification; must obtain within 3 months of hire if not already held.
• Bilingual in Hmong or Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental students with care delivery; prepare treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials.
• Start up the clinic in the morning and shutdown at the end of the day per schedule.
• Provide four- and six-handed dentistry delivery.
• Maintain infection control per OSHA, CDC, and clinic guidelines.
• Take vital signs, review medical histories, and report findings to the dentist.

Skills

Dental materials

Radiographic technique

Equipment operation

Inventory management

Infection control

Education

Dental Assistant Diploma

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Tools

Eaglesoft

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Chippewa Valley Technical College is seeking a certified dental assistant to support dentists and dental students in a busy clinic. Responsibilities include preparing rooms, passing instruments, and maintaining infection control while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role requires a dental assisting diploma or CDA, at least one year of experience, CPR certification, and flexibility to work with students and staff.