Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant (Full-time)
Inspired Dental Health, a Cherry Tree Dental Office | Wausau, WI
Join our friendly, patient-focused team at Inspired Dental Health in Wausau, WI. 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
Patient Care Hours:
Monday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Thursday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Why Wausau?
Wausau is a welcoming community that combines affordability with a high quality of life. With a cost of living below the national average, short commutes, and plenty of career opportunities, it’s an ideal place to settle. Residents enjoy beautiful outdoor spaces like Rib Mountain State Park, year-round recreation from skiing to kayaking, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Wausau offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities—making it a great place to live and work.