Marquette University
Dental Assistant - Graduate Periodontics
Marquette University, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States, 54494
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number 201104511
Position Title Dental Assistant - Graduate Periodontics
State WI
Employment Status Full Time
Position Status Regular
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)
Position Type Staff
Job Family Health, Wellness, and Clinical Services
Position Overview
Be The Difference Begins with Great People.
Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team - people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.
We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.
We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.
Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including
medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement!
For more information, please view the Total Rewards Guide .
This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.
The Dental Assistant - Graduate Periodontics provides assistance to dental students, patients, faculty and staff and provides instruction to dental students and patients in accordance with the Clinic Operations Manual and standards of care in Dentistry.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide dental assistance and instruction to residents and students during the examination and treatment of patients and assistance to faculty during surgical procedures and dental emergencies including monitoring patient comfort, taking vital signs and assuring that clinic procedures are followed.
Assist dental students and faculty in the processing of paperwork related to the examination and treatment of patients.
Maintain and monitor cleanliness and sterilization of dental equipment and instruments per OSHA requirements.
Order and stock supplies using MUSoD Dental Store procedures.
Assist in the budget planning process.
Facilitate the patient billing process including preparing and submitting patient insurance forms and recording completed treatment. Check-out and monitor the return of supplies, equipment and medication issued to students and faculty.
Coordinate the repair and maintenance of dental equipment.
Prepare patient count reports for the clinic director.
Communicate with vendors and become familiar with new products and equipment.
Answer phones, schedule appointments, handle patient files and provide information and assistance to patients, hospitals and the doctor's offices.
Provide orientation to residents and dental students new to the periodontal department.
Attend in-service programs and various meetings as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High School education plus one year of dental assistant experience including knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy, regulator agency requirements, 4-handed dentistry, instrumentation, impression materials and cements, x-ray technology and procedures, sterilization procedures, patient management techniques, and Health-Care Provider CPR.
Dexterity and the ability to tolerate long periods of bending, standing and walking
Strong verbal and written communication skills including listening skills, and ability to work and communicate with people from a diverse population
Basic computer skills
Excellent customer service and discretion
Flexibility
Ability to work independently with little supervision and frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of surgical assisting and use of moderate sedation would be of great assistance in the surgical clinic.
Previous experience with paperless record (axiUm) would also be a benefit to the scheduling and maintenance of patient records.
Experience with dental implant equipment and instrument handling as well as advanced surgical equipment would be appreciated.
Previous experience working in an academic setting and knowledge of Marquette University School of Dentistry policy and procedures helpful.
Department Dental School
Posting Date 08/07/2025
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
Position Information
Posting Number 201104511
Position Title Dental Assistant - Graduate Periodontics
State WI
Employment Status Full Time
Position Status Regular
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)
Position Type Staff
Job Family Health, Wellness, and Clinical Services
Position Overview
Be The Difference Begins with Great People.
Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team - people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.
We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.
We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.
Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including
medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement!
For more information, please view the Total Rewards Guide .
This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.
The Dental Assistant - Graduate Periodontics provides assistance to dental students, patients, faculty and staff and provides instruction to dental students and patients in accordance with the Clinic Operations Manual and standards of care in Dentistry.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide dental assistance and instruction to residents and students during the examination and treatment of patients and assistance to faculty during surgical procedures and dental emergencies including monitoring patient comfort, taking vital signs and assuring that clinic procedures are followed.
Assist dental students and faculty in the processing of paperwork related to the examination and treatment of patients.
Maintain and monitor cleanliness and sterilization of dental equipment and instruments per OSHA requirements.
Order and stock supplies using MUSoD Dental Store procedures.
Assist in the budget planning process.
Facilitate the patient billing process including preparing and submitting patient insurance forms and recording completed treatment. Check-out and monitor the return of supplies, equipment and medication issued to students and faculty.
Coordinate the repair and maintenance of dental equipment.
Prepare patient count reports for the clinic director.
Communicate with vendors and become familiar with new products and equipment.
Answer phones, schedule appointments, handle patient files and provide information and assistance to patients, hospitals and the doctor's offices.
Provide orientation to residents and dental students new to the periodontal department.
Attend in-service programs and various meetings as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High School education plus one year of dental assistant experience including knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy, regulator agency requirements, 4-handed dentistry, instrumentation, impression materials and cements, x-ray technology and procedures, sterilization procedures, patient management techniques, and Health-Care Provider CPR.
Dexterity and the ability to tolerate long periods of bending, standing and walking
Strong verbal and written communication skills including listening skills, and ability to work and communicate with people from a diverse population
Basic computer skills
Excellent customer service and discretion
Flexibility
Ability to work independently with little supervision and frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of surgical assisting and use of moderate sedation would be of great assistance in the surgical clinic.
Previous experience with paperless record (axiUm) would also be a benefit to the scheduling and maintenance of patient records.
Experience with dental implant equipment and instrument handling as well as advanced surgical equipment would be appreciated.
Previous experience working in an academic setting and knowledge of Marquette University School of Dentistry policy and procedures helpful.
Department Dental School
Posting Date 08/07/2025
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.