Dental Assistant

Advanced Dental Specialists - Waukesha is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

We are seeking a reliable, motivated, and team‑oriented Dental Assistant who is committed to providing excellent patient care in a specialty dental environment. The candidate will support an Oral Surgeon in a fast‑paced clinical setting.

Monday, Tuesday, and Friday:
Advanced Dental Specialists – Franklin

Wednesday and Thursday:
Advanced Dental Specialists – Waukesha

Hours:

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day

$20.00 – $22.00 per hour

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and sustain patient comfort while providing appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care
• Take and process x‑rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance (four‑handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms with strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Front‑loaded education and training providing the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment
• Dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification (if required under the state dental practice act)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Regular HIPAA training and protection of PHI as required by the position

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions; not applicable in FL & TN

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.