Dental Assistant
Ascension
- Milwaukee, WI
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Department: Smart Smiles
- Schedule: Part Time, Days - must be able to travel within the Greater Milwaukee Area Schools
- Hospital: Columbia St.Mary's - Milwaukee
- Location: Milwaukee Area
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of a dentist/orthodontist, perform medical and administrative tasks to provide support to patients and dental services staff.
- Assist with performing assessments and treatments.
- Perform diagnostic radiographs. Obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic and/or intra-oral appliances.
- Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration; also assembles, decontaminates, sorts, processes and maintains dental instruments utilized throughout the facility.
- Maintain equipment and medical supplies in clean working order. Maintain examination areas in a clean, adequately stocked and organized condition.
- Take on-call shifts when requested.
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
- Dental Assistant preferred.
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.