Dental Assistant Job at Cherry Tree Dental in Wisconsin Rapids
Cherry Tree Dental, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, US, 54494
Dental Assistant (Full-time)
WI River Family Dental, a Cherry Tree Dental Office | Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Join the friendly, patient-focused team at WI River Family Dental in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. We're looking for a Dental Assistant who is dependable, compassionate, and ready to make a different in our patients' oral health.
Benefits:
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Health insurance
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Vision insurance
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Dental insurance
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401k with a match
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Life insurance
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Holidays
What you'll do:
As a Dental Assistant you will work to enhance the daily operations of the clinic by providing excellent care and communication to our patients. As a Dental Assistant you will:
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Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments, and supplies
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Collects and records patient health histories, take impressions and x-rays
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Ensures patient comfort during dental procedures
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Prepares dental materials (cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.)
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Completes charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the doctor as directed
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Assist doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies
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Cleans/polishes removable devices; fabricate temporary restorations, custom trays, study models
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Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patient
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Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff
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Assist administrative team with customer service functions
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Present treatment plans to patients
What We're Looking For:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or dental assistant experience preferred
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Previous customer service or office experience
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Proficiency or the ability to become proficient within 90 days in dental terminology and dental software for charting, treatment planning, clinical notes, etc.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Foster a positive attitude and be a team player
Patient Care Hours:
Monday 7:30am to 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am to 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm
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