Orthodontics Dental Assistant - Growth, Mentorship, CE

Dental Associates; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with optional Health

Dental 100% preventive coverage + Rest

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Short term disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

FSA

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Dental Associates in Wisconsin is hiring a Dental Assistant for a full-time role. The position offers a competitive wage of $20.00–$26.00 hourly plus annual increases and a yearly uniform allowance for shoes and scrubs. A mentor program provides additional compensation for becoming a mentor, with travel to the Sturtevant clinic on Thursdays.

Regular schedules include paid time off, continuing education opportunities, and a collaborative team environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous Dental Assistant experience or completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider throughout exam including complex treatment, surgery, & all operatory-related care.
• Explain treatment procedures; seek clarification and understanding from patient.
• Review and assist patient in updating iPad medical history.
• Assist provider with patient education.
• Take patient blood pressure, X-rays and radiographs.
• Monitor oxygen levels when nitrous or IV is administered.
• Make impressions and fabricate crowns as instructed.
• Prepare and record clinical notes, charting and patient record.
• Prepare operatory for patient exam; sterilize instruments and disinfect operatory.
• Provide coverage for Dental Services Representatives to account for absences or high-volume periods.

Skills

Dental Assistant experience

Education

Dental Assistant program

Job description

Dental Associates in Wisconsin is hiring a Dental Assistant for a full-time role. The position offers a competitive wage of $20.00–$26.00 hourly plus annual increases and a yearly uniform allowance for shoes and scrubs. A mentor program provides additional compensation for becoming a mentor, with travel to the Sturtevant clinic on Thursdays.

Regular schedules include paid time off, continuing education opportunities, and a collaborative team environment focused on high-quality patient care.