Dental Assistant Community Health Clinic

Dental Assistant•Community Health Clinic Amergis Healthcare Staffing•3.4 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time | Contract $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Direct patient care CPR Certification Maintaining an organized workspace Intake BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Dental sterilization procedures EMR/EHR Dental impressions Patient interaction Clean workspace maintenance Managing patient records Communication skills Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Dental Assistant•

Community Health Clinic Facility:

Progressive Community Health Centers Location:

Milwaukee, WI (3522 W Lisbon Ave)

Position Type:

Contract Contract Length:

13 weeks

Hours:

40 hours per week

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, day shift Combination of 9• 8• and 4-hour shifts No weekends or holidays

Openings:

2 Pay $28/hour Overtime paid at time and a half when applicable About the Opportunity Progressive Community Health Centers is seeking compassionate and skilled Dental Assistants to support patient care in a community-focused dental clinic. This role is ideal for dental professionals who value work-life balance, consistent weekday hours, and meaningful work serving underserved populations . The clinic serves lower-income and medically underserved patients, so empathy, professionalism, and strong patient-care skills are essential. Key Responsibilities Assist the dentist during dental procedures Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments Complete patient intake paperwork and update records Take alginate impressions Maintain organized, safe, and clean clinical spaces Provide supportive, compassionate care to patients Work Environment Community health dental clinic

EMR:

Epic Team-oriented, mission-driven setting Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Dental Assistant certification/license per state requirements Minimum 6 months of dental assisting experience required Experience with alginate impressions CPR certification (or willingness to obtain) Strong communication skills and patient-centered mindset Why This Opportunity This position offers excellent weekday hours, competitive pay, and purpose-driven work . Progressive Community Health Centers provides a supportive environment where Dental Assistants can build their skills while making a real impact in the community. Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.