Dental Assistant Job in Waukesha, Wisconsin

(Job ID: 540631)

Dental Assistant
Forward Dental – Waukesha – Stone Ridge Drive

Forward Dental – Waukesha, located on Stone Ridge Drive, is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our dedicated and growing team of 22 professionals. Whether you’re a new graduate or have prior dental experience, we welcome individuals who are passionate about patient care and excited to grow in the dental field.

💼 What We’re Looking For:

• Previous dental assisting experience is a plus, but not required

• Willing to train the right candidate, including new grads

• Dentrix software experience preferred

💰 Compensation:
Starting at $19.00 – $23.00 per hour, based on experience

🌟 Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is committed to delivering exceptional lifetime care to our patients by investing in outstanding team members. As a supported Dental Assistant, you’ll be empowered to learn and grow within a collaborative and compassionate environment.

This role offers:
✔️ Exposure to state-of-the-art dental technology
✔️ A strong team culture focused on camaraderie and mutual support
✔️ Ongoing professional development and continuous learning
✔️ The opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of patients and the community

🏆 Heartland Dental was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024, earning 5-star ratings in both categories across more than 1.5 million companies evaluated.

More about the role

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow
  

What You’ll Gain 

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Forward Dental – Waukesha – Stone Ridge Drive

Forward Dental – Waukesha – Stone Ridge Drive, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Preferred Experience  

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting 
• Dentrix or other dental software experience 
• Dental assisting school certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.
  
  

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion.  We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.