Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantOur office, Endodontic Specialists of Wisconsin - Mequon, is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice.We are looking for a talented and skilled Dental Assistant to help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient. Here is what you need to know about the role, our team and why we could be the right next step in your career.Your responsibilities will include ensuring excellent patient service and lifting administrative and basic dental tasks off the Dentist's shoulders. You will be focused on ensuring that the patients' needs, concerns, and questions are answered. You will help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable during their visit, being the patients go to resource during their visit which includes the following:Welcoming patients to the dental officePreparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfortSelecting and set up instruments, equipment, and suppliesSterilizing instruments according to regulationsAssisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistryProviding oral hygiene and post-operative care instructionsKeeping the dental room clean and well-stockedScheduling appointments and post op visitsMaintaining accurate patient recordsAssisting with payment proceduresAs one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.Your background should include the following:Must have at least 1+ years of proven experience as dental assistant, specialty is preferredKnowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methodsUnderstanding of health & safety regulationsAbility to perform regulated non-surgical tasksGood computer skillsExcellent communication and people skillsA strong attention to detailWell-organized and reliableA high school diplomaA certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)An active state radiology license (if required by law)Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.Must be able to operate standard office equipmentMust be able to assist patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areasMust be able to maintain clinical positioning for extended periodsMust be able to work around medical equipment and instrumentsMust be able to adhere to OSHA and infection control standardsMust be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist movementsMust be able to respond quickly in emergency situationsIf this sounds like you, you will fit right in with the team!A career with us is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of Specialty dental care. Dental Assistants, Sterilization Technicians, Specialists, Office Managers, Patient Care Coordinators and many more all work together to improve the patient care experience and great clinical results.We strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. You will also find a culture of continuous learning and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work and everywhere in between.Your benefits include:401(k) contributions10532 N Port Washington Rd Suite 2A, Mequon, WI 53092Position Base Pay Range $23 - $25 USD