Orthodontic Dental Assistant

As a team member of Dental Associates, you can expect excellent compensation, use of state-of-the‑art technology, experience on-the-job training, continued education offerings, abundant opportunities for career growth, a dedicated support team, wonderful patients and the gorgeous state of Wisconsin.

$ hourly plus annual increases.

Yearly allowance for shoes and scrubs.

Mentorship and additional compensation for becoming a mentor.

Take vacation on your time and your terms. You won’t need to take vacation when your doctor does.

We offer paid vacation and paid holidays.

Regular schedules — no surprises. Reliable full-time hours you can depend on.

We encourage our team to keep learning and embrace innovation.

Focus on building trust and forming relationships with your patients — our internal support teams handle the rest.

Work together with dentists, specialists, hygienists and other dental assistants across a growing organization.

Explore opportunities beyond dental assisting with greater internal mobility.

• Medical Insurance with optional Health Savings Account through Associated Bank
• Dental:
  Diagnostic and Preventive covered at 100%, Basic and Restorative (immediate family)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Company paid short term disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• FSA
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity

Department:
Orthodontics

Travel to our Waukesha Clinic, located at 1211 Dolphin Ct., Waukesha, WI 53186, is required on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Monday: 7:30am-6:00pm, Tuesday: 7:30am-5:30pm, Wednesday: 7:30am-5:00pm, Thursday: 7:30am-2:30pm, Friday:
Off, and 1 Saturday every other month: 7:30am-12:00pm

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

• 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

At Dental Associates, we foster a culture which invites our patients into our "dental home" and provides our employees with a career, not just a job.

Founded in 1974, Dental Associates is Wisconsin's largest family and dentist-owned dental group practice with 14 offices throughout the state. Dental Associates is a strong company with the resources to continually invest in our overall growth and talented team members. Be part of a dynamic organization that will make you proud.