Dental Assistant
Specialty1 Partners · Janesville, WI · 1 mo ago
On-siteAdministrative$20/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients to the dental office and ensure excellent patient service.
- Answer patients' needs, concerns, and questions, keeping them relaxed and comfortable.
- Prepare patients for treatment and ensure their comfort.
- Select, set up, and organize instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
- Assist the dentist through 4‑handed dentistry.
- Provide oral hygiene and post‑operative care instructions.
- Keep the dental room clean and well‑stocked.
- Schedule appointments and post‑operative visits.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Facilitate and coordinate additional office responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
- Understanding of health & safety regulations.
- Ability to perform regulated non‑surgical tasks.
- Good computer skills.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Well‑organized and reliable.
- High school diploma.
- Active state X‑Ray license (if required by law) – preferred.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to assist patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areas.
- Ability to maintain clinical positioning for extended periods.
- Ability to work around medical equipment and instruments.
- Ability to adhere to OSHA and infection control standards.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Resourceful, kind, passionate, and collaborative problem‑solver.
- Proactive and adaptable to shifting priorities.
Schedule
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
No weekends.
Benefits & Perks
- BCBS Medical & Dental insurance
- VSP Vision coverage
- Complimentary life insurance (employee only)
- Short‑term & long‑term disability
- Pet insurance coverage
- 401(k) plan with matching options
- HSA / FSA account access
- Identity theft protection
- Legal services package
- Hospital/accident/critical care coverage
- Paid time off
Pay
Base Pay Range: $20 USD – $25 USD
Location: 519 Midland Ct, Janesville, WI 53546