Part-Time Orthodontic Dental Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Uniform allowance

Mentor program

No forced vacation

Paid time off

Continuing education

Growth opportunities

Team collaboration

Job summary

Dental Associates is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our Wisconsin team. You will assist providers during exams and procedures, educate patients, and help maintain a smooth operatory with a supportive team.

We offer competitive wages, uniform allowance, paid time off, continuing education, and clear opportunities for growth within a family-friendly practice. Schedule is Monday to Friday with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dental assistant or completion of an accredited program.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• X-ray proficiency and OSHA training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider during exams, procedures, and surgeries.
• Explain procedures to patients and confirm understanding.
• Update iPad medical history with patient information.
• Educate patients and record notes.
• Take vitals, X-rays, and radiographs.
• Monitor oxygen when nitrous or IV is used.
• Prepare impressions and crowns as directed.
• Sterilize instruments and prep operatory.
• Provide coverage for dental services reps during high-volume periods.

Skills

Dental Assistant experience

Patient-focused

Team player

Education

Accredited Dental Assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a team member of Dental Associates, you can expect excellent compensation, use of state-of-the‑art technology, experience on‑the‑job training, continued education offerings, abundant opportunities for career growth, a dedicated support team, wonderful patients and the gorgeous state of Wisconsin.

COMPETITIVE WAGE

$20.00-26.00 hourly plus annual increases.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

Yearly allowance for shoes and scrubs.

MENTOR PROGRAM

Mentorship and additional compensation for becoming a mentor.

NO FORCED VACATION

Take vacation on your time and your terms. You won't need to take vacation when your doctor

does.

PAID TIME OFF

We offer paid vacation and paid holidays.

Regular schedules - no surprises. Reliable full-time hours you can depend on.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

We encourage our team to keep learning and embrace innovation.

HIGH-QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS

Focus on building trust and forming relationships with your patients - our internal support

teams handle the rest.

COLLABORATION

Work together with dentists, specialists, hygienists and other dental assistants across a growing

organization.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

Explore opportunities beyond dental assisting with greater internal mobility.

Schedule

Monday: 7:30am-4:00pm

Total Weekly Hours: 8

Job 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

Job Requirements

• Previous Dental Assistant experience or completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of state dental practices requirements, including X-ray proficiency and OSHA training strongly preferred
• Effective interpersonal skills to maintain rapport with patients, dentists, and other staff members
• Good customer service skills and ability to work as a team in fast-paced environment
  

The Company

At Dental Associates, we foster a culture which invites our patients into our "dental home" and provides our employees with a career, not just a job.

Founded in 1974, Dental Associates is Wisconsin's largest family and dentist-owned dental group practice with 14 offices throughout the state. Dental Associates is a strong company with the resources to continually invest in our overall growth and talented team members. Be part of a dynamic organization that will make you proud.

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