- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Onalaska, WI
Job Description
We are GROWING! Looking to add a new teammate to our dynamic office. This opportunity comes with much potential for growth and career advancement within the dental field. Interested in continuing education opportunities? Then you have found the office for you! We invest heavily in the training of our team members!!! Enjoy team outings? Annual team reatreat to Sundara Spa, holiday shopping bus, and various activities scheduled to keep you engaged with your work family! Our office is comprehensive, therefore you will be presented with many opportunities to further your skillset and abilities.
Siegert Dental is seeking an enthusiastic, results oriented, and customer service focused individual to join our team as a Dental Assistant. Applicant should be well-organized with great attention to detail. Pay rate is negotiable based on experience. A candidate with a background in orthodontic assisting is an added skill set that we are seeking!
Responsibilities
Welcome guests in the dental office
Prepare guests for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records
Skills
Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Orthodontic assisting experience (not required, but the individual must be open to being trained)
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Paid training
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person