Dental Assistant

Cherry Tree Dental

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Janesville, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant will prepare and maintain dental equipment while ensuring patient comfort and accurate charting during procedures. They will also assist the doctor with clinical tasks, infection control, and provide customer service support to the administrative team.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of dental assisting experience, or completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program. You are proficient in dental terminology and software, with strong communication skills and a positive attitude to ensure excellent patient care and support clinic operations.

Must Have Skills for ATS

dental assisting

dental equipment sterilization

dental x-rays

charting

infection control

dental software

customer service

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.

Cherry Tree Dental

Our purpose is your practice. Cherry Tree Dental is a growing dental service organization (DSO) supporting nearly 30 dental offices across the Midwest and proudly serving approximately 80,000 patients. We provide strong operational support that allows our doctors and teams to focus on delivering exceptional patient-first care. Our supported practices operate autonomously, with clinicians leading patient care decisions while benefiting from shared resources, systems, and expertise. At Cherry Tree Dental, team members can expect: • A patient-first approach to care • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits • Clear growth and advancement opportunities • Mentorship and professional development • A strong emphasis on work-life balance Whether you’re a dentist, hygienist, dental assistant or business team professional, you’ll find a supportive environment where your voice matters and your career can thrive. Discover current open positions and learn more at cherrytreedental.com.
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