Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant (Full-Time)
WI River Family Dental – A Cherry Tree Dental Office | Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Join our friendly, patient-focused team at WI River Family Dental. We’re looking for a Dental Assistant who is dependable, caring, and passionate about delivering exceptional care.
- Competitive compensation
- Health Insurance - significant employer contributions towards monthly premiums
- Dental Insurance (employer-paid)
- Vision Insurance
- Basic life & long-term disability insurance (employer-paid)
- 401(k) with company match
- Up to 3 weeks of PTO in your first year
- Paid holidays
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee referral bonus program
- A supportive, team-oriented environment
As a Dental Assistant, you’ll play a key role in creating a positive experience for every patient. Your responsibilities as a Dental Assistant include:
- Preparing, sterilizing, and maintaining dental equipment and instruments
- Collecting patient health histories, taking impressions and X-rays
- Ensuring patient comfort during procedures
- Preparing dental materials (cements, composites, impression materials, etc.)
- Assisting the doctor during treatments and emergencies
- Charting treatment information accurately
- Delivering post-op and oral care instructions
- Maintaining infection control and patient privacy
- Assisting with customer service and presenting treatment plans
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or dental assistant experience preferred
- Previous customer service or office experience
- Proficiency or the ability to become proficient within 90 days in dental terminology and dental software for charting, treatment planning, clinical notes, etc.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Foster a positive attitude and be a team player
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Why Wisconsin Rapids?
Wisconsin Rapids is a welcoming community located in the heart of Central Wisconsin. Known for its scenic beauty along the Wisconsin River, the city offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. Residents enjoy affordable living, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and water sports. With a strong sense of community and easy access to larger cities like Stevens point and Wausau, Wisconsin Rapids is an ideal place to live, work, and grow your career.