Dental Assistant

HealthDrive • Grand Rapids, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

HealthDrive is seeking a Dental Assistant (with Radiology Certificate) to fill a newly available position covering western Michigan. This position offers a Part-Time Schedule (1 day per week) with the opportunity to move to Full-Time (4 days per week) in the Summer of 2026. The position offers a pay rate of $25/hr, with mileage reimbursement available. There are no evening, weekend, or on-call hours required. Benefits are available when working 4+ days per week. The role includes an established patient base and a full administrative support team. All equipment and supplies are provided, including a laptop with a proprietary EMR system. Experienced leaders are in place to drive and support clinical and corporate success. HealthDrive delivers on-site dentistry, optometry, podiatry, audiology, and behavioral health services to residents in long-term care, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities. Each specialty offered by HealthDrive directly impacts the quality of daily life for the deserving residents served. HealthDrive connects patients in need of vital healthcare to doctors committed to dignity and excellence.

Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently under direct supervision on a daily basis.
• Ability to use email, the internet and to learn other healthcare related software.
• Self starter attitude with the desire to deliver quality, thoughtful and attentive care.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Completion of formal Dental Assistant training (we can accept RDAs, CDAs, or DAs, for this role)
• Previous relevant experience and/or externship experience required.
• Must possess a current Radiology Certificate (or equivalent credential) to operate X-ray equipment; certificate must be verifiable at the start of each shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for dental procedures.
• Assists Dentist during dental procedures.
• Sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays and prepares materials.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Assists dentist in the management of medical or dental emergencies.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Clean and polish removable appliances.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Operates X-ray equipment, with valid Radiology Certificate
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines regarding patient care, disposal of materials, and sterilization of equipment on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement available.
• No evening, weekend, or on-call hours required.
• Benefits available at 4+ days per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED