Job Description
Dental Assistant (Full-time)
Janesville Dental Professionals, a Cherry Tree Dental Office | Janesville, WI
Janesville Dental Professionals, 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:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k with employer contribution
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
What 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 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 preferred
- 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 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.
Fridays as needed
Why Janesville?
Janesville, Wisconsin—“Wisconsin’s Park Place”—offers a welcoming community with more than 60 parks, scenic trails, and outdoor attractions like Rotary Botanical Gardens. Its historic charm blends with a lively downtown full of shops, cafés, and year‑round events, creating a strong sense of community and plenty to do. With easy access to Madison, Chicago, and Lake Geneva, Janesville provides a great balance of small‑city comfort and nearby big‑city convenience, making it an appealing place to live and work.