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full-time 1 month ago

Dental Assistant

Milwaukee Dental Group

5542 West Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53216
Competitive Compensation

About the Practice

N/A Team Members
Dentrix Software

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Job Description

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of providing exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic role, you will support dentists in delivering efficient, comfortable, and high-quality dental treatments. Your expertise will help create a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, ensuring their experience is positive from check-in to check-out. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities
Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments using aseptic techniques to maintain infection control standards.

Assist dentists during various procedures, including chairside assisting with general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry cases.

Take and develop dental radiographs (X-ray) and operate medical imaging equipment such as 3D scanners to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Manage patient records efficiently using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Dentrix, ensuring HIPAA compliance for patient confidentiality.

Provide excellent dental reception services by greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and managing medical documentation and records.

Monitor vital signs and assist with medical documentation for patients requiring special care or pediatric dentistry.

Support the dental team with administrative duties such as medical coding, updating medical records, and coordinating referrals when necessary.

Experience
Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with familiarity in dental assisting procedures and terminology.

Knowledge of infection control protocols, aseptic techniques, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to dentistry.

Hands-on experience with EMR systems such as Dentrix ; familiarity with Epic or similar platforms is a plus.

Skilled in taking X-rays, operating dental imaging equipment including 3D scanners, and performing chairside assisting across various specialties like prosthodontics and endodontics.

Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and data security.

Experience supporting pediatric dentistry practices is highly desirable.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and excellent patient care standards. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming smiles while advancing your career in a vibrant, supportive setting!

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Free parking
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person

Requirements

• Dental terminology
• Medical scheduling
• Dentrix
• HIPAA
• Clinic experience

About Milwaukee Dental Group

Milwaukee Dental Group is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Their expert team offers a wide range of services from general dentistry to cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics, with a focus on enhancing oral health and overall well-being through personalized treatment plans and the latest dental technologies.

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