Dental Assistant at Ascension in Milwaukee, WI

Join a supportive healthcare team where your dedication directly enhances patient comfort and oral health every day. You will assist with patient care and diagnostic radiographs while managing room preparation, sterilization and essential clinical records.

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: St Elizabeth Ann Seton Dental Clinic

Department: Smart Smiles

Schedule: Part-time/ Days / Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• 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:

• Drivers License credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Dental Assistant preferred.

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.

About the Team

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

About the Company

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.

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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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