Dental Assistant
About The Position
Chesaning Family Dental is an established private family practice in Chesaning seeking a dependable, energetic, full-time Dental Assistant for a long-term role. The assistant will work closely with the Doctor and team to provide a positive patient experience in a friendly, supportive office that puts patients and team members first. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with no Fridays at this time, though that may change in the future. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; welcoming patients and helping them feel comfortable; assisting the Doctor during procedures; taking and documenting intraoral photographs; charting treatment and patient information; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts; fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances; sterilizing instruments; and maintaining clean treatment rooms. The Dental Assistant also follows OSHA and infection-control guidelines, answers patient questions, and pitches in as needed as a positive member of the team. Compensation is $18–$25 per hour, based on experience and skill level. The practice offers opportunities to learn and grow and a friendly, supportive private-practice environment.
Requirements
- Be a certified or experienced Dental Assistant.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Be reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Be comfortable working in a busy dental office.
- Be friendly and personable with patients.
- Be a team player with a positive attitude.
- Be available to work Monday through Thursday.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials.
- Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable throughout their visits.
- Assist the Doctor with procedures, including set-ups, suction, and passing instruments.
- Take and document intraoral photographs.
- Thoroughly chart treatment and patient information.
- Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
- Fabricate temporary restorations.
- Clean and polish removable appliances.
- Sterilize instruments and maintain clean treatment rooms.
- Follow OSHA and infection-control guidelines.
- Answer patient questions and help patients feel informed and comfortable.
- Pitch in wherever needed and contribute positively to the team.
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- Friendly, supportive private practice environment
- Great team and positive workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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