Dental Assistant

Walsh Dental Group has an exciting opportunity for a dental assistant to join our clinical team!

We are a general dental office offering preventive and restorative services that focus on comprehensive patient care.

Our vision is to provide comprehensive treatment with a lifetime focus that improves the patient’s overall health, function and esthetic. We focus on utilizing consistent policies and procedures to ensure a thorough and efficient appointment for all patients.

Position Overview:

Walsh Dental Group is seeking a dental assistant to work chairside with our doctors. The candidate must have basic knowledge of dental procedures including resin and amalgam fillings, crown preparations, extractions (simple and surgical) and be proficient with 4-handed dentistry. CEREC knowledge/familiarity preferred but not required.

Our ideal candidate will be an energetic, positive team player with a passion for improving the dental and overall health of our patients. Candidates should be motivated critical thinkers with a solution-focused mindset, who are able to work independently or within a group.

Applications should include a cover letter and resume.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

· Patient management including, but not limited to, blood pressure, medical history updates, and obtaining consent for treatment

· 4-handed chairside general dentistry (suctioning, passing instruments, retraction, etc.)

· Radiograph exposure (PAs, BWXs, Pan, CBCT)

· IOC and EOC photos

· Digital scanning

· Analog impressions (alginate)

· Pouring and trimming models

· CEREC crown processing

· Processing instruments through sterilization

· Set-up and breakdown of treatment rooms

· Stocking rooms

· Assisting hygiene as needed (perio charting, placing sealants, etc.)

· Helping in the business office as needed

· Effective and efficient communication with the business team regarding treatment changes

· Accurate charting and clinical documentation

· Following all OSHA and HIPAA standards

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift, Monday through Thursday
• 6:30 AM – 4:30PM

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location, Shawano WI

Company's website:

• walshdg.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $28