Dental Assistant
Job Description
Join our vibrant, family-owned practice! We are looking for a skilled, compassionate Dental Assistant to partner with our dentists in delivering top-tier patient care in a warm, welcoming environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists across a full range of general dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques.
- Prepare patients for care by gathering medical histories, taking vital signs, and offering post-op instructions.
- Take high-quality dental X-rays and assist with pediatric patients.
- Sterilize instruments, maintain clinical cleanliness, and track dental materials.
- Utilize digital scanner and make temporaries as needed
- Manage clinical records via Open Dental and handle light administrative tasks while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance.
Qualifications
- Experience: 2+ years of general dental assisting experience required.
- Certifications: X-ray certification required. RDA license is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Strong grasp of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control, and dental x-ray imaging. Proficiency in Open Dental software is a plus.
- Key Traits: Excellent communication, sharp attention to detail, and a patient-centered mindset.
- Availability: Monday - Friday
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate
- Annual bonuses
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401k with matching
- State-of-the-art facility, supportive team culture
To Apply: Submit your resume today and help us bring healthy smiles to our community!
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 34.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Direct patient care • Customer communication • Medical procedure preparation • Patient rooming • Dental office • Vital signs • Dental assisting • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Pre-examination patient preparation • Paid holidays • Yearly bonus • HIPAA • Full-time • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • X-Ray Certification • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Intraoral scanners • US work authorization • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Medical assisting • Monday to Friday • Patient counseling • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • 2 years • Technical Proficiency • Open Dental • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Salary
- 22 - 26 USD hourly (44,000 - 52,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in MI: $40k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- November 7, 2026
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