Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

First Choice Dental; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Dental in Waunakee, Wisconsin is seeking an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to support doctors during procedures, set up rooms, and educate patients on oral health. The role emphasizes infection control, X-ray capability if certified, and a teamwork-driven culture.

Ideal candidates are positive, dependable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Training is available for the right person to grow within a mission-focused clinic team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Organized, dependable and eager to learn.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinic.

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

Team-oriented

Willing to learn

Adaptable

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

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Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1125

Grow Your Career. Make Patients Smile. Love Where You Work.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

We’re not your typical dental office. At First Choice Dental, we believe work should feel supportive, positive, and purpose-driven. We invest in our people, celebrate wins together, and create an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
If you’re energetic, dependable, people-focused, and ready to build a meaningful career in healthcare, we’d love to meet you.

OUR MISSION

“We take exceptional care of our people, and our people take exceptional care of our patients.”

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• 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

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and move throughout the clinic for extended periods
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and assisting during procedures
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting

WHY FIRST CHOICE DENTAL?

At First Choice Dental, you are more than an employee — you are part of a mission-driven team that values growth, positivity, collaboration, and exceptional patient care. We believe in supporting future leaders, developing talent, and creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work every day.

Join a team that makes a difference every single day.