Part Time Dental Assistant

ForwardDental - Oconomowoc is looking for a Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our growing team. If you're passionate about patient care, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career, we'd love to meet you.

Schedule

• Part-Time: Wednesday and Fridays
• Consistent schedule with extended weekends

Pay

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour, competitive pay based on experience and qualifications

Requirements

• Dental Assisting experience preferred
• Strong clinical and chairside assisting skills
• Patient-focused mindset with excellent communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented approach with a willingness to help others succeed
• Adaptable and flexible when priorities change
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Growth mindset with a desire to learn and develop professionally
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training required

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during a variety of treatment procedures
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms
• Take dental radiographs and digital scans as needed
• Provide exceptional patient care and education
• Manage instruments and sterilization processes
• Support clinical efficiency while creating a positive patient experience
• Partner with teammates to maintain a productive and welcoming office environment
• Greet and welcome patients, sustain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans
• Six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
• Front-loaded education and training
• Opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Stable career with unlimited growth potential

About the Company

ForwardDental - Oconomowoc, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy, united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year

A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions, except in the state of FL & TN. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment.