Dental Assistant
Ascension
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Assist with patient assessments, treatments, diagnostic radiographs, and obtaining dental impressions.
Decontaminate, process, and maintain dental instruments to ensure facility-wide sterilization.
Manage clerical tasks including reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Keep equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas clean, organized, and adequately stocked.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s):
- None Required.
- Preferred Credential(s):
- BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Dental Assistant.
Education
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Additional Preferences:
- Dental Assistant experience preferred.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's dental assistant role in Milwaukee combines clinical chairside support with sterilization protocols and front-desk responsibilities. You'll assist dentists during patient assessments and treatments, take radiographs and impressions, manage instrument decontamination and sterilization, and handle reception duties like scheduling, data entry, and patient registration. The position requires keeping treatment areas and equipment organized and well-stocked.
To qualify, you need a high school diploma or one year of directly relevant work experience. BLS certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross is preferred but not required, as is prior dental assistant experience. This is a full-time, in-office position within Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system recognized for workplace culture and employee support. The role suits someone comfortable moving between clinical and administrative tasks in a fast-paced dental environment.
Typical pay for this role
$60,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $80,000
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