Dental Assistant

My Community Dental Centers Inc.

19d

About The Position

At My Community Dental Centers, our mission centers around people. We build a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to improving community health by providing quality dental care for all. We foster a supportive work environment where our Dental Assistants can grow and thrive, offering ample opportunities for mentorship, education, and career development. Founded in 2006, MCDC is committed to providing high-quality dental care to everyone, including those on Medicaid or without insurance across 28 centers in Michigan. If you're passionate about making a positive impact as a Dental Assistant, we invite you to join our team! 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

High school graduate or equivalent.
Knowledge of Microsoft 360
Exceptional human relation skills.
Ability to maintain outgoing, friendly attitude with patients, staff, and doctor even under pressure.
Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Ability to handle conflicts and get along with people.
Knowledge of Dentistry.
Ability to maintain professional demeanor at all times.
Exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Experience with autoclave, suction, hand pieces, panorex, cephalometric, TMJ film, processor, plasma arc light, amalgamator, ultrasonic, vacuum form machine, air compressor, model trimmer, amalgam separator, vacuum pump, hydrim, statmatic.

Nice To Haves

2 years Dental experience preferred.
CPR and first aid preferred.
X-ray certified preferred.
Prefer a knowledge and experience of basic dental software programs and digital impression scanning as well as practice management platforms such as NexHealth and OverJet.
Radiology licensure.

Responsibilities

Assist the doctor during treatment.
Prepare patients for treatment.
Take and develop x-rays.
Take diagnostic impressions.
Perform instrument sterilization and infection control.
Clean and stock operatory.
Control inventory of clinical supplies.
Fabricate provisional restorations.
Inventory control of laboratory cases.
Make clinical notes regarding patient treatment.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $X,XXX
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