Dental Assistant; Part Time

Dental Assistant - Dental Care of Pewaukee

Dental Care of Pewaukee is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. We are open to candidates who are new to dental assisting, including those with little to no experience, as long as they are motivated, dependable, and eager to learn.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow in the dental field and become part of a fast-paced, energetic, and hard-working team.

$20.00 - $23.00/hour, based on experience

• Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

• Assisting with operative appointments
• Supporting the doctor chairside
• Taking X-rays
• Sterilization
• Room setup and breakdown
• Helping maintain a smooth clinical flow throughout the day
• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustaining patient comfort and providing appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order 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 room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

Dependable, coachable, energetic, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment. Motivated and hard-working, with an eagerness to learn.

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
• 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; must protect PHI and maintain data safeguards

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

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

Dental Care of Pewaukee, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

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