Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant (Full-time)

Wisconsin River Family Dental, a Cherry Tree Dental Office | Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Wisconsin River Family Dental, a Cherry Tree Dental office, has a great opportunity for a motivated individual to join a busy, growing practice with a high-functioning team as a Dental Assistant.

Cherry Tree Dental is changing the face of group dentistry, and we are committed to our dentists, clinical staff, and support team by providing a positive company culture rooted with an unparalleled team synergy. We value and invest in our employees by offering professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits with a work-life blend.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k with employer contribution
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

What you'll do:

As a Dental Assistant you will work to enhance the daily operations of the clinic by providing excellent care and communication to our patients. As a Dental Assistant you will:

• Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments, and supplies
• Collects and records patient health histories and x-rays
• Ensures patient comfort during dental procedures
• Completes charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the doctor as directed
• Assist doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies
• Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patient
• Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff
• Assist administrative team with customer service functions

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of dental assisting experience required
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or dental assistant experience preferred but not required
• 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 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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.