Dental Assistant
About The Position
Looking for more than just a job? Want great benefits, a supportive team and the chance to make a real impact on your community? Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our Dental team in Benzonia, Michigan. If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to work in a patient-focused environment, we'd love to meet you! For over 50 years, NMHSI has served communities across Northwest Michigan as a nonprofit community health center - providing high-quality, affordable care where it's needed most.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
- Patient-focused, compassionate approach to care
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based clinical setting
- Excellent communication and professionalism
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
- Assist Dentists and Hygienists during exams and treatments
- Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards
- Taking diagnostic x-rays and recording medical/dental histories
- Educating patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Supporting scheduling and insurance processes
- Helping ensure dental equipment is clean, functional, and properly maintained.
Benefits
- Medical coverage through BCBS of Michigan or BCN
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (available immediately)
- Optional Voluntary life insurance
- Retirement Plan with employer match
- 11 paid holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
