Dental Assistant
Job Description
Looking for a full-time dental assistant for 4 to 6 days per week. Must be able to multitask, be a team player, and is willing to work late 2 evenings (7 PM) and 2 Saturdays per month. Previous experience of dental assisting and customer service is a must. Must possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
Responsibilities include:
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Prepare patients for dental care
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Assist dentist during treatment procedures
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Set up operatory post-treatment
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Capture quality x-ray images
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Manage infection control
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Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
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Maintain dental supplies and ensure equipment operates effectively
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Provide patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures
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Interact with patients
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
CDA/RDA License Required:
- No
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
- Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
- Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
- Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
- People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Dental Specialty:
- Endodontics
- Orthodontics
Hours per week:
- 30-39
Internship Compensation:
- Pay
Typical end time:
- 7PM
Typical start time:
- 9AM
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Customer communication • Medical procedure preparation • Teamwork • Dental office • Dental assisting • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Interpersonal skills • Pre-examination patient preparation • Customer service • In-person customer service • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • English • Assisting medical staff • Evenings as needed • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • High school diploma or GED • Dental insurance • Disinfection procedures • Night shift • Endodontics • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Dental x-ray • US work authorization • Dental equipment • Orthodontics • Patient interaction • In-person • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- 17 - 24 USD hourly (34,000 - 48,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in MI: $50k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- July 3, 2026
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