Dental Therapist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: St Elizabeth Ann Seton Dental Clinic

Department: Smart Smile

Schedule: 32 hours per week / Day Shift / Monday - Friday

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Provide comprehensive oral health care-including exams, preventive, restorative, and extraction services-within scope of practice.
• Deliver oral health education to students, families, and staff to support the mission to expand dental care access in underserved communities.
• Partner with dentists, hygienists, and support staff to ensure efficient clinic flow and patient care.
• Accurately and promptly record all care provided within electronic health records (EHR).

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider specializing in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Dental Anesthesiologist credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Dentist credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified Heart Saver AED obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Equal employment opportunity employer


Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oral health care-including exams, preventive, restorative, and extraction services-within scope of practice.
• Deliver oral health education to students, families, and staff to support the mission to expand dental care access in underserved communities.
• Partner with dentists, hygienists, and support staff to ensure efficient clinic flow and patient care.
• Accurately and promptly record all care provided within electronic health records (EHR).

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider specializing in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Dental Anesthesiologist credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Dentist credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified Heart Saver AED obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.