Surgical Dental Assistant | Growth, Mentorship & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with HSA

Dental: 100% coverage for immediate/1

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Company paid short term disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

FSA

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Dental Associates Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our Milwaukee-area team. You will assist clinicians during exams, prepare operatory, take X-rays, and help educate patients while maintaining accurate records.

We offer competitive wages, uniform allowance, paid time off, continuing education, and a supportive work environment with growth opportunities within Wisconsin’s largest family-owned practice.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider throughout exam including complex treatment, surgery, and 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

Customer service

Teamwork

X-ray proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited Dental Assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Dental Associates Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our Milwaukee-area team. You will assist clinicians during exams, prepare operatory, take X-rays, and help educate patients while maintaining accurate records.

We offer competitive wages, uniform allowance, paid time off, continuing education, and a supportive work environment with growth opportunities within Wisconsin’s largest family-owned practice.