Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant (Full-time)Southwest Dental Group, a Cherry Tree Dental Office | Racine, WISouthwest Dental Group, 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

Competitive compensationHealth Insurance - significant employer contributions towards monthly premiumsDental Insurance (employer-paid)Vision InsuranceBasic life & long-term disability insurance (employer-paid)401(k) with employer contributionUp to 3 weeks of PTO in your first yearPaid holidaysAnnual reimbursement allowance to support employees in their professional development and role-related expensesEmployee referral bonus programA supportive, team-oriented environmentWhat 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 suppliesCollects and records patient health histories and x-raysEnsures patient comfort during dental proceduresCompletes charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the doctor as directedAssist doctor in management of medical and dental emergenciesDelivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patientMaintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staffAssist administrative team with customer service functionsEducation and Experience:High school diploma or equivalentMinimum of one year of dental assisting experience requiredCompletion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or dental assistant experience preferred but not requiredPrevious customer service or office experienceProficiency or the ability to become proficient within 90 days in dental terminology and dental software for charting, treatment planning, clinical notes, etcStrong verbal and written communication skillsFoster a positive attitude and be a team playerPatient Care Hours:Monday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Why Racine?Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Racine boasts beautiful waterfront views, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant community life. With excellent schools, parks, and recreational options, Racine offers an outstanding quality of life.