Dental Assistant
My Community Dental Centers Inc.•Howell, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Dental Assistant role promotes quality dental care for patients in a comfortable environment by assisting the Dentist, educating patients, maintaining equipment and inventory, and following all OSHA and MIOSHA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and team members.
Requirements
- Possess exceptional human relations, communications and conflict management skills.
- Can maintain an outgoing, friendly attitude with patients, staff, and doctor even under pressure.
- Can work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Are able to work unsupervised while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Have experience with autoclave, suction, hand pieces, panorex, amalgamator, ultrasonic, air compressor, amalgam separator, vacuum pump, and hydrim.
- Have knowledge and experience with Microsoft 360 (required) in addition to basic dental software programs, digital impression scanning and practice management platforms such as NexHealth and OverJet (preferred).
- High school graduate or equivalent. (Required)
- Knowledge of Microsoft 360 (Required)
Nice To Haves
- 2 years Dental experience preferred.
- CPR and first aid preferred.
- X-ray certified preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients and assist the doctor during treatment.
- Take and develop x-rays along with diagnostic impressions.
- Perform instrument sterilization and infection control.
- Clean and stock operatory while maintaining inventory of clinical supplies.
- Inventory control of laboratory cases.
- Make clinical notes regarding patient treatment, update health histories, and collect consent forms when applicable.
Benefits
- No Nights, Weekends, or On-Call Hours
- Paid Time Off
- Nine Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for You and Your Family
- Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
- 403(B) with Company Matchup to 5%
- Wellness Program & Gym Membership Benefits
- Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- CE and License Renewal Reimbursement
- Financial assistance to become a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
