Dental Assistant

Dental Care of Pewaukee is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

We are seeking a motivated, patient‑focused Dental Assistant who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, energetic, and goal‑oriented office environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience, but we are open to considering new graduates eager to learn and grow with the team.

Tuesday – Friday

$20.00–$25.00/hour, based on experience

The right person will be dependable, team‑oriented, results‑driven, and comfortable supporting the doctor chairside while helping create a positive patient experience.

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Each supported office is unique to its community and the patients it serves. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies.

All supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide 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 3‑D 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 the treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels and place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

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

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment.
• Required dental assistant certification and/or x‑ray certification under the state dental practice act, if applicable.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training will be required.

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

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods 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.
• Requirement for a tuberculosis (TB) test for all new hires in dental office positions, with exceptions noted for state of 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 with the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.