Dental Assistant
Job Description
Dental Assistant Needed: Part-Time Employment with eventual Full-Time Employment
Job Description: Are you a passionate and skilled Dental Assistant looking for a long-term home in a collaborative, patient-focused environment? Our thriving, private dental practice is seeking a dependable team player to join our staff. We offer a fast-paced work environment where you can make a difference every day.
The working hours needed are: Tuesday: 8am-7pm Wednesday: 9am-5pm Thursday: 7am-3pm =25 hours per week
What You'll Love About Working With Us: -Stable, long-term employment in a respected and well-established private practice -Paid Holidays and PTO Aquired with seniority -Medical & Dental Benefits -Bonuses when Patients Sign up For New Invisalign Cases
- Work Uniform Reimbursement -Continuing Education Benefits
Position Responsibilities: As a key member of our clinical team, you will assist our dentists with a variety of general dental procedures and contribute to a smooth, efficient workflow. Your daily tasks include: -Chairside assisting with general dentistry, orthodontics and oral surgery -Setting up and taking down operatories, sterilizing instruments -Taking and processing digital X-rays using Dexis & iCAT -Accurately charting and updating patient records in Dentrix -Educating patient comfort and a positive experience throughout their visit -Maintaining high standards of infection control and safety protocols
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of chairside dental assisting experience preferred -Proficiency in Dentrix practice management software and Dexis imaging -Familiarity with assisting in a broad range of procedures, including ortho and oral surgery -Ability to work efficiently and compassionately in a fast-paced environment -Strong organizational skills and attention to detail -Positive, team-oriented attitude and excellent communication skills -Experience with ZOOM! whitening treatments (willing to train) -Use of diode laser for soft tissue procedures (willing to train)
Why You'll Thrive Here: We believe in creating a positive and motivating environment where each team member feels valued. Our patients are amazing too! If you're looking to join a professional, passionate team that's committed to both exceptional dentistry and staff development, we encourage you to apply.
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $23.00-$25.00/hr ($46,000-$50,000/yr)
- Median for Dental Assistant in MI: $50k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- June 1, 2026
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