Dental Assistant - Faculty Practice

Dental Assistant - Faculty Practice Marquette University - 4.2 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Leadership training provided Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications Computer operation Anatomy knowledge Computer literacy Regulatory compliance CPR Dental sterilization procedures Dental terminology Dental x-ray Dental impressions Dental equipment Four handed dentistry Computer skills Full Job Description Dental Assistant -

Faculty Practice Posting Number:

201104738

Employment Status:

Full Time Job Family:

Health, Wellness, and Clinical Services Position Overview Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? Were always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team - people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

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The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community. Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view our Total Rewards guide . This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion. Dental Assistant - Faculty Practice provides assistance to patients, faculty and staff in the Dental Schools Faculty Practice Clinic and provides instruction to patients in accordance with the Clinic Operations Manual and standards of care in Dentistry. Duties and Responsibilities Provide clinical dental assistance to dentists before, during and after treatment of patients including dental emergencies. Assist faculty with compliance to record keeping protocols related to the treatment of patients. Maintain and monitor accepted practices and care of dental equipment, instruments and supplies per MUSOD standards and regulatory group requirements. Distribute, assist and monitor instrument and equipment management and case cart system. Coordinate the repair and maintenance of dental equipment. Provide clerical functions of a dental office including answering phones, scheduling appointments and handling patient records and other computer related duties. Attend in-service programs, dental assistant meetings and other various committee meetings as required. Perform any and all related duties as required or assigned by the supervisor. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities High School education plus one year of dental assistant experience is required including knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy; regulator agency requirements; 4-handed dentistry; instrumentation; impression materials and cements; x-ray technology and procedures; sterilization procedures; patient management techniques; and Health-Care Provider CPR. Dexterity, and ability to tolerate long periods of bending, standing and walking. Strong verbal and written communication skills Basic computer skills Excellent customer service skills, listening skills, discretion and flexibility Ability to work and communicate with people from a diverse population Ability to work independently with little supervision and frequent interruptions in an environment that can be fast-paced. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preference will be given to applicants with at least three years of dental assisting experience. Previous experience working in an academic setting and knowledge of Marquette University School of Dentistry policy and procedures helpful.

Department:

Dental School Posting Date:

05/12/2026

Closing Date:

To apply, visit https://employment.marquette.edu/postings/24756 It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. jeid-5cf2d5ab5133244e94e93e5bc35b9d0a