Dental Assistant (Full-time) Marathon Family Dentistry, a Cherry Tree Dental Office | Marathon, WI
Marathon Family Dentistry, a Cherry Tree Dental office, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our thriving practice. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to work alongside a skilled, high-functioning team while making a positive impact on patients' oral health. 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:
- 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 employer contribution
- Up to 3 weeks of PTO in your first year
- Paid holidays
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee referral bonus program
- A supportive, team-oriented environment
What you'll do:
As a Dental Assistant, you will contribute to the success of the practice by supporting clinical procedures, delivering excellent patient care, and providing effective communication throughout the patient journey. 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 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Why Marathon? Located just outside Wausau, Marathon is a small-town gem with a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and beautiful countryside. It’s an ideal setting for those who enjoy a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation and nearby city amenities.
