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.

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