Dental Assistant Job at Cherry Tree Dental in Elmwood Park
Cherry Tree Dental, Elmwood Park, WI, US
Dental Assistant (Full-time)
Mt. Pleasant Family Dentistry, a Cherry Tree Dental Office | Mt. Pleasant, WI
Mt. Pleasant Family Dentistry, a Cherry Tree Dental office, has a great opportunity for a motivated individual to join a busy, growing practice with a high-functioning team as a Dental Assistant.
Cherry Tree Dental is changing the face of group dentistry, and we are committed to our dentists, clinical staff, and support team by providing a positive company culture rooted with an unparalleled team synergy. We value and invest in our employees by offering professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits with a work-life blend.
Benefits:
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Health insurance 
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Dental insurance 
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Vision insurance 
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401k with 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 and x-rays 
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Ensures patient comfort during dental procedures 
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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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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 
Education and Experience:
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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 but not required 
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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 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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