Per Diem / PRN Dental Assistant

Company: Staff Today
Location: Oshkosh
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Staff Today is seeking a per diem / prn Dental Assistant for a per diem / prn job in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Dental Assistant - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Per Diem Job Summary: We are looking for a Dental Assistant to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. This person will handle a variety of clinical duties for dental office operations that range in complexity and skill with plenty of room to learn and grow. All aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service and communication skills. Responsibilities: -Ensures a welcoming and well-prepared treatment room for patients by meticulously following prescribed procedures and protocols. -Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. -Serves as a key communicator within the practice, providing valuable information and support to both patients and colleagues through responsive interactions. -Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments. -Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth. -Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. -Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances. -Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory. -Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. -Documents dental care services by charting in patient records. -Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. -Demonstrates dedication to upholding a safe and hygienic work environment by strictly adhering to established procedures, rules, and regulations. -Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. -Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. -Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. -Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. -Other duties as assigned. Skills/n/nRequired Skills & Experience: -See education section for requirements. Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A/n/nEducation/n/nRequired Education:/n-Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program./nOR/n-One year of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant./nPreferred Education:/n-N/A/nRequired Certifications & Licensure:/n-CPR card AHA ONLY /n-X-ray training or certificatioN PREFERRED /n-Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)/n About Staff Today At Staff Today we believe that successful organizations are a product of experienced and talented employees. We have upheld this belief in all our recruiting and management functions, resulting in Staff Today being one of the largest staffing companies in the United States. - Purpose To be a leader in the staffing industry by providing enhanced services, relationship and profitability. - Mission To provide quality services that exceeds the expectations of our esteemed clients/customers. - Philosophy Our philosophy is simple. We believe we have two clients – our customers and our employees. Our success and reputation is built around each. We know our relationship with both is mutually beneficial and we continually strive to satisfy each at the highest possible level. - Core Values We believe in treating everyone with respect and integrity. We integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into all aspects of our business functioning.

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