Dental Assistant

We are currently hiring an experienced Dental Assistant in Milwaukee, WI. This is a full‑time position that does not require working late nights, weekends, or holidays.

Progressive Community Health Centers, founded in 1999, is an independent non‑profit organization operating four clinic locations in Milwaukee. More than 100 employees support the agency’s mission to improve community health and quality of life by providing culturally competent services. The organization delivers high‑quality, comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually—most of whom are low‑income—and never turns anyone away based on insurance status or ability to pay. Services include family medicine, internal medicine, women’s health, urgent care, dental, radiology, integrated behavioral health, case management, health education, and benefits enrollment.

Summary

The Dental Assistant performs various dental procedures and tasks under the direct supervision of the Dental Supervisor, including sterilization, lab work, and chair‑side assisting as directed by the dentist. Light clerical duties may also be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in huddles, team/company meetings, and trainings.
• Checks daily assignment (floater, sterilization, or lab) and stays aware of schedule and patient needs.
• Prepares treatment trays for scheduled procedures per Operatory Setup guidelines.
• Prepares operatory for appointments as needed.
• Greets patients, escorts them from the reception room, marks their arrival on the schedule, and electronically notifies the provider via the EDR process.
• Escorts and seats patients for both dentist and hygienist.
• Maintains patient flow and awareness of the schedule.
• Provides patients with napkins, eyewear, and engages in conversation to relax them and verify appointment needs and expectations.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories, including pre‑medication requirements.
• Takes and documents vital signs; if blood pressure is pre‑hypertensive or greater, notifies the treating provider.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, with completion of a Dental Assistant Certification program from an accredited technical college or state training program.
• At least six months of on‑the‑job training and/or experience in a clinic or dentist’s office.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in a community health, public health, or community hospital setting is a plus.
• All employees, providers, and volunteers must be vaccinated; proof of vaccination must be submitted prior to employment.

Schedule

Full‑time position with no requirement to work late nights, weekends, or holidays.