Dental Assistant

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.